Insight YUM 100% YoY Growth Lease Liability result Chip Play
NYQ Β· Consumer Cyclical Β· Restaurants
$146.33
+5.46 (+3.88%)
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YUM Stock Snapshot β Valuation, Risk & Technical Signals
YUM Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile
Key Financial Ratios
Market Cap
$39.93B
P/E Ratio
18.41
Forward P/E
20.85
PEG Ratio
1.78
P/B Ratio
-5.53
EPS
$7.95
Dividend Yield
2.05%
52W Range
$137.33 β $170.14
Beta
0.55
Volume
2.1M
ROE
β
Profit Margin
25.4%
Revenue Growth
12.2%
Gross Margin
45.3%
EV/EBITDA
17.17
Analyst Target
$173.79
The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 18.4x. Forward P/E of 20.8x indicates stable forward expectations. EV/EBITDA sits at 17.17x. Market capitalization is $39.93B. Revenue is growing at 12.2% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 131.6%. Profit margins are 25.4%. Beta of 0.55 indicates defensive profile.
Analyst Consensus
Recommendation
Buy
Low Target
$147.00
Mean Target
$173.79
High Target
$200.00
Based on 22 analysts
About YUM
Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, and other products. The company was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc. and changed its name to Yum! Brands, Inc. in May 2002. Yum! Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
YUM Deep Dive Analysis
Bottom Line
Verdict
OvervaluedBest for
General investorWatch out for
Premium valuationData confidence
HighYum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $68.87 by approximately 52.9%. Trailing P/E: 18.4x. Profitability signals include profit margin of 25.4%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of 12.2% and earnings growth of 131.6%. Risk profile: defensive beta of 0.55. Consensus: buy.
YUM Deep Dive Analysis
Valuation
Overvalued
P/E 18.4x
Price is above what fundamentals suggest.
Growth
Expanding
Rev 12.2%
Revenue is outpacing the market.
Risk
Low
Beta 0.55
Movement is likely to track the broader market.
Valuation Snapshot
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $68.87 by approximately 52.9%. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 18.4x. Forward P/E of 20.8x implies earnings expansion expected. Price-to-sales is 4.6x. EV/EBITDA sits at 17.2x. Market capitalization is $39.93B.
Why it matters: Paying a premium works only if the company keeps growing faster than expected.
Growth & Profitability
Revenue is growing at 12.2% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 131.6%. Profit margins are 25.4%. Return on assets is 22.7%.
Why it matters: Growing revenue with healthy margins usually means the business is gaining market share or pricing power.
Risk Profile
Beta of 0.55 indicates defensive profile. Net debt position is $12.73B.
Why it matters: Lower risk means steadier returns, but often with less upside in bull markets.
Analyst Context
Analyst consensus target of $173.79 implies 18.8% upside. Target range spans $147.00 to $200.00. 22 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: buy.
Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.
Data Methodology & Sources
Market Data (Facts)
- Price, volume, market cap: Yahoo Finance (delayed ~5 min)
- P/E, EPS, revenue, debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
- Analyst targets: Yahoo Finance consensus (may lag)
- Insider trades: SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings
QuantSoar Model (Derived)
- Fair Value: 7-model consensus (DCF, Graham, P/E, P/S, DDM, EV/EBITDA, Div Yield) β trimmed inverse-variance weighted
- Margin of Safety = (Fair Value β Live Price) / Live Price Γ 100
- Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
- Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation(Β±25) + Whale(Β±10) + Macro(Β±10) + Technical(Β±10). Analyst consensus shown separately.
Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.
YUM Overvalued
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $68.87 by approximately 52.9%.
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Data: Yahoo Finance / SEC EDGAR / Alpha Vantage / Finnhub. AI outputs verified against source data.