Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
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...
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 18.54 (historical range: 16.72–32.64, median: 25.25), placing it at the 3th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 4.71 (range: 4.25–6.54, 4th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 19.91 (range: 18.07–25.07, 8th percentile).
Yum! Brands, Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 18.54 | 25.25 | 3th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 4.71 | 5.33 | 4th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.91 | 21.47 | 8th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 4.09% | 3.59% | 89th | cheap relative to its history |
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Valuation & P/E History
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Eating Places industry currently trading at $150.51 with a market capitalization of $41.1 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for YUM based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 18.54 is below the historical median of 25.25, placing YUM at the 3th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 4.71 compares to a median of 5.33.
YUM Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Yum! Brands, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether YUM is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests YUM is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Yum! Brands, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is YUM Overvalued or Undervalued?
Yum! Brands, Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 5 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive YUM is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full YUM analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.YUM trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.