YUM Yum Brands PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Yum Brands stock stands at 24.42 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is based on the current EPS of $5.42 and the stock price of $132.36 per share. The current PE ratio is comparable to the past 4-quarter average.
YUM PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Yum Brands has been 24.93. The current 24.42 P/E ratio is 2% lower 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: 52.5% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -39.43% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | -16.85% |
| 2022 | 27.66 | 5.57% |
| 2021 | 26.2 | -27.84% |
| 2020 | 36.31 | 52.5% |
| 2019 | 23.81 | 24.33% |
| 2018 | 19.15 | -9.41% |
| 2017 | 21.14 | 39.17% |
| 2016 | 15.19 | -39.43% |
| 2015 | 25.08 | -18.73% |
| 2014 | 30.86 | 0.69% |
YUM average PE ratio chart
YUM's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
YUM PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers MCD and SBUX, YUM's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than DRI's and WEN's. Yum Brands's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 26.13.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc | 10.87 | $1.58B |
| WEN Wendy's Co | 17.53 | $3.39B |
| CAKE Cheesecake Factory Inc | 17.91 | $2.47B |
| DRI Darden Restaurants Inc | 21.51 | $22.04B |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 24.42 | $36.94B |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | 25.58 | $209.74B |
| DPZ Dominos Pizza Inc | 25.94 | $14.72B |
| SBUX Starbucks Corp | 26.5 | $99.74B |
| EAT Brinker International Inc | 32.04 | $5.96B |
| CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc | 57.29 | $84.3B |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | N/A | $766.97M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Yum Brands's PE ratio?
YUM's price to earnings ratio is 24.42 as of Dec 20, 2024.
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 24.99.
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 25.4.
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 2% below 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Yum Brands's stock price is $132.36. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.42. Therefore, Yum Brands's PE ratio for today is 24.42. PE RATIO(24.42) = STOCK PRICE($132.36) / TTM EPS($5.42)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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