YUM Yum Brands PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Yum Brands stock stands at 26.61 as of Apr 21, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $5.28 and the stock price of $140.51 per share. An increase of 7% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 24.8 of the last four quarters.
YUM PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Yum Brands has been 24.55. The current 26.61 P/E ratio is 8% higher than the historical average. In the past ten years, YUM's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2015 quarter at 43.39, with a price of $91.11 and an EPS of $2.1. The Dec 2016 quarter marked the lowest point at 15.19, with a price of $63.33 and an EPS of $4.17.
Yum Brands PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 63.82% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -39.43% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.41 | 10.48% | $134.16 | $5.28 |
| 2023 | 23 | -16.85% | $130.66 | $5.68 |
| 2022 | 27.66 | 5.57% | $128.08 | $4.63 |
| 2021 | 26.2 | -27.84% | $138.86 | $5.3 |
| 2020 | 36.31 | 52.5% | $108.56 | $2.99 |
| 2019 | 23.81 | 24.33% | $100.73 | $4.23 |
| 2018 | 19.15 | -9.41% | $91.92 | $4.8 |
| 2017 | 21.14 | 39.17% | $81.61 | $3.86 |
| 2016 | 15.19 | -39.43% | $63.33 | $4.17 |
| 2015 | 25.08 | -18.73% | $74 | $2.95 |
| 2014 | 30.86 | 0.69% | $73.14 | $2.37 |
| 2013 | 30.65 | 63.82% | $73.87 | $2.41 |
| 2012 | 18.71 | -10.9% | $64.72 | $3.46 |
| 2011 | 21 | 3.19% | $59.01 | $2.81 |
| 2010 | 20.35 | 31.12% | $49.66 | $2.44 |
Yum Brands PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 25.41 | -1.44% | $134.16 | $5.28 |
| Sep 2024 | 25.78 | 7.82% | $139.71 | $5.42 |
| Jun 2024 | 23.91 | -1.2% | $132.46 | $5.54 |
| Mar 2024 | 24.2 | 5.22% | $138.65 | $5.73 |
| Dec 2023 | 23 | -1.71% | $130.66 | $5.68 |
| Sep 2023 | 23.4 | -15.22% | $124.94 | $5.34 |
| Jun 2023 | 27.6 | -9.95% | $138.55 | $5.02 |
| Mar 2023 | 30.65 | 10.81% | $132.08 | $4.31 |
| Dec 2022 | 27.66 | 15.73% | $128.08 | $4.63 |
| Sep 2022 | 23.9 | 6.74% | $106.34 | $4.45 |
| Jun 2022 | 22.39 | 5.76% | $113.51 | $5.07 |
| Mar 2022 | 21.17 | -19.2% | $118.53 | $5.6 |
| Dec 2021 | 26.2 | 13.13% | $138.86 | $5.3 |
| Sep 2021 | 23.16 | -10.61% | $122.31 | $5.28 |
| Jun 2021 | 25.91 | -8.74% | $115.03 | $4.44 |
YUM average PE ratio chart
YUM's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
YUM PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers MCD and CMG, YUM's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than SBUX's and DRI's. Yum Brands's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 23.13.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc | 10.52 | $1.59B |
| WEN Wendy's Co | 13.22 | $2.52B |
| CAKE Cheesecake Factory Inc | 15.43 | $2.61B |
| DRI Darden Restaurants Inc | 22.72 | $23.71B |
| EAT Brinker International Inc | 26.62 | $6.99B |
| SBUX Starbucks Corp | 26.68 | $94.26B |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 27.38 | $40.34B |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | 27.8 | $227.38B |
| DPZ Dominos Pizza Inc | 28.84 | $16.64B |
| CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc | 42.04 | $63.82B |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | N/A | $475.23M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Yum Brands's PE ratio?
YUM's price to earnings ratio is 26.61 as of Apr 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Yum Brands (YUM)?
The average PE ratio for YUM stock over the past 3 years is 25.26.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Yum Brands (YUM)?
The average PE ratio for YUM stock over the past 5 years is 25.83.
What is the highest PE ratio for YUM?
In the last ten years, the Jun 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 43.39.
How does the current PE ratio for YUM compare to its historical average?
YUM's current price to earnings ratio is 8% above its 10-year historical average.
How is YUM's PE ratio calculated (Yum Brands PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 21, 2025), Yum Brands's stock price is $140.51. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $5.28. Therefore, Yum Brands's PE ratio for today is 26.61. PE RATIO(26.61) = STOCK PRICE($140.51) / TTM EPS($5.28)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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