YUM Yum Brands PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Yum Brands stock stands at 27.75 as of Aug 12, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $5.12 and the stock price of $142.09 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 24.35. The current 27.75 P/E ratio is 14% higher than the historical average. In the past ten years, YUM's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2015 quarter at 36.52, with a price of $78.89 and an EPS of $2.16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 28.94 | -6.58% | $148.18 | $5.12 |
| Mar 2025 | 30.98 | 21.92% | $157.36 | $5.08 |
| 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 |
YUM Price vs fair value
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 SBUX and CMG, YUM's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than MCD's and DRI's. Yum Brands's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 23.62.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WEN Wendy's Co | 10.42 | $1.93B |
| ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc | 10.86 | $1.46B |
| CAKE Cheesecake Factory Inc | 18.56 | $3.11B |
| EAT Brinker International Inc | 20.68 | $6.88B |
| DRI Darden Restaurants Inc | 22.97 | $24.01B |
| DPZ Dominos Pizza Inc | 25.43 | $14.98B |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | 25.72 | $215.25B |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | 27.75 | $39.44B |
| CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc | 37.9 | $57.43B |
| SBUX Starbucks Corp | 40.07 | $106.13B |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | N/A | $314.77M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Yum Brands's PE ratio?
YUM's price to earnings ratio is 27.75 as of Aug 12, 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 26.29.
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 26.25.
What is the highest PE ratio for YUM?
In the last ten years, the Sep 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 36.52.
How does the current PE ratio for YUM compare to its historical average?
YUM's current price to earnings ratio is 14% 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 (Aug 12, 2025), Yum Brands's stock price is $142.09. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $5.12. Therefore, Yum Brands's PE ratio for today is 27.75. PE RATIO(27.75) = STOCK PRICE($142.09) / TTM EPS($5.12)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.