Yum! Brands, Inc. YUM
Composite 49/100; the shares have moved about 25% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Quality ranks 63/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Income ranks 59/100 — a slight point in its favour. Growth ranks 58/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it. Balance-sheet strength ranks 40/100 — a slight mark against it. Momentum ranks 46/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Yum! Brands operates KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill globally. It franchises most units and generates revenue from royalties, rent, and company-owned sales.
Key financials Gross margin 45.3%, operating margin 32.8%, net margin 25.4%. Revenue grew 8.8% and EPS 7.5%. ROE 0.0%, ROA 22.7%. Dividend yield 2.0%, payout 45.4%.
Stock health Beta 0.55, 1-day +4.39%. 12-month return +2.14%, -10.47% below 52-week high. RSI(14) 53.40. Sideravia overall score 49.0 (average quality, rich valuation).
Price vs fair value Yum! trades at a discount of 13.80% versus the analyst mean target of 173.38. - Insider reduced stake by 28% (Motley Fool) - Simply Wall St cites potential 19% below fair value after audit committee change - Simply Wall St highlights AI automation and loyalty push as key investment story drivers - Barrons labels Yum! and Chipotle as bargains after food-safety selloff
Looking forward Forward P/E 22.22 vs trailing 18.95. Growth pillar score 60.3 suggests moderate expansion potential. FCF yield 2.0% and dividend yield 2.0% provide income support.
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