Yum! Brands Inc (YUM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Yum! Brands Inc stock (YUM) is currently trading at $159.16. Yum! Brands Inc PE ratio is 28.73. Yum! Brands Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.39. Analyst consensus price target for YUM is $171.75. WallStSmart rates YUM as Hold.
- YUM PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- YUM PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- YUM intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- YUM stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- YUM fair value vs current price
- YUM insider transactions and insider buying
- Is YUM undervalued or overvalued?
- Yum! Brands Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- YUM Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- YUM analyst price target and Smart Rating
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YUM Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)
YUM trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $259.74, offering a 39% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Yum! Brands Inc (YUM) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, eps growth. Concerns around price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Yum! Brands Inc (YUM) Key Strengths (5)
Keeps $32 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
89.25% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Strong earnings growth at 27.70% per year
Strong profitability: $19 kept per $100 revenue
Yum! Brands Inc (YUM) Areas to Watch (4)
Very expensive at 212.1x book value
Premium valuation at 5.4x annual revenue
Modest revenue growth at 6.50%
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Supporting Valuation Data
Yum! Brands Inc (YUM) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 31.90%, Profit Margin at 19.00%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 27.70%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Book, Price/Sales, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.96), Price/Sales (5.39), Price/Book (212.08) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 6.50%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Operating Margin at 31.90% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 6.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Price/Book, Price/Sales). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
YUM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
YUM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.39x trades 92% above its historical average of 2.81x (98th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 1% below its historical high of 5.47x set in Mar 2026, and 381% above its historical low of 1.12x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Yum! Brands Inc (YUM) · CONSUMER CYCLICAL › RESTAURANTS
The Big Picture
Yum! Brands Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 8.2B with 7% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 19.0% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Generating 482M in free cash flow and 617M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor RESTAURANTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Yum! Brands Inc.
Bottom Line
Yum! Brands Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 19.0% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Yum! Brands Inc(YUM)
NYSE
CONSUMER CYCLICAL
RESTAURANTS
USA
Yum! Brands, Inc. is an American fast food corporation listed on the Fortune 1000. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill, and WingStreet worldwide, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China.