Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) — Analysis Summary
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) has a market cap of $41.14B with year-over-year revenue growth of +8.8%. Net margin stands at 19.0%. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 18.6.
Key Takeaways
- Revenue changed +8.8% year-over-year
- Net margin of 19.0%
- P/E ratio of 18.6
Compared to other companies in the RETAIL-EATING PLACES sector, YUM posted revenue growth of +8.8% and trades at a P/E of 18.6.
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)
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Red Flags & WarningsHigh Risk Signals
Multiple material red flags are active and deserve closer underwriting before relying on any valuation output.
Shareholder equity is negative, which can signal balance-sheet stress.
Current ratio at 0.59x — current liabilities exceed current assets
As of the end of 2025, Yum Brands generated over $68 billion in systemwide sales from more than 63,000 restaurants across 155 markets, making it the world's second-largest restaurant firm by dollar sales. Its portfolio includes KFC (33,897 stores), Pizza Hut (19,974), Taco Bell (9,030), and Habit Burger (384), with 72% of locations in international markets. As 97% of its portfolio is franchised, Yum's business model is tilted toward recurring franchise royalties and marketing contributions (64% of revenue), with the balance derived from sales at company-owned locations. The company traces its roots to a 1997 spinoff of PepsiCo's restaurant assets.
Sector
RETAIL-EATING PLACES
Employees
49,000
Headquarters
LOUISVILLE, KY
Exchange
XNYS
Systematic competitive advantage assessment based on 4yr data
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Capital Structure
Cash Flow
Annual Dividend/Share
$3.00
Dividend Yield
1.95%
Dividend History
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