Yum China Holdings YUMC
ChinaConsumer Cyclical · RestaurantsUSD
61.91 USD (+52.3%)
20 analysts
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Yum China Holdings operates and franchises fast-food restaurant brands in China, including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, being the country's largest restaurant operator.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Attractive valuation7.9
- ✓Strong growth7.4
- ✓Attractive dividend7.3
- !Weak share-price trend5.0
- !Risks to watch5.2
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe valuation is attractive but the jurisdictional risk of China warrants caution.
Yum China shows solid fundamentals with a P/E of 14.89 and earnings growth of 21.40%, but its valuation already discounts the risk of operating in China, where minority shareholder protection is weak and the regulatory environment is unpredictable.
The main risk is the total exposure to the Chinese market, where minority shareholder protection is weak and the regulatory environment for discretionary consumption is unpredictable.
Context and risks
Yum China operates in China, where minority shareholder protection is weak and the regulatory environment for discretionary consumption is unpredictable. Although the company is domiciled in the US, its business is 100% exposed to the Chinese jurisdiction, adding a governance and regulatory risk not captured by financial metrics.
Is Yum China Holdings stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 22% below the Consumer Cyclical median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 14.9 | 17.8 | −17% |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.3 | 11.2 | −27% |
| Price / book | 2.7 | 2.9 | −7% |
| Price / sales | 1.1 | 1.3 | −12% |
Sector: median of the 228 Consumer Cyclical companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 7.9 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6).
Average analyst target: 61.91 USD, +52.3% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 6.3 (sector 5.7), Growth 7.4 (sector 5.9).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Consumer Cyclical medianValuation
- P/E
- 14.9
- Forward P/E
- 12.0
- EV / EBITDA
- 8.3
- Price / book
- 2.7
- Price / sales
- 1.1
- PEG
- 0.91
- Market cap
- 13.7B USD
- Enterprise value
- 15.5B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 16.8%
- ROA
- 8.1%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 19.2%
- Gross margin
- 20.3%
- Operating margin
- 11.5%
- Net margin
- 7.8%
- Free cash flow
- 859.9M USD
- FCF yield
- 6.3%
- Cash conversion
- 46%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 2.3B USD
- Net debt
- 892.0M USD
- Cash
- 1.4B USD
- EBITDA
- 1.9B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 0.47
- Debt / equity
- 37.98
- Current ratio
- 0.96
- Quick ratio
- 0.66
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +12.6%
- Earnings growth
- +21.4%
- EPS (TTM)
- 2.73 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 3.38 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.9%
- Payout
- 38.8%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 0.06
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (20)
- Target price
- 61.91 USD
- 52-week range
- 39.72 – 58.39
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Is Yum China Holdings stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 22% below the Consumer Cyclical median on average. Valuation score: 7.9 out of 10 (median for Consumer Cyclical: 6.6). Average analyst target: 61.91 USD, +52.3% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Yum China Holdings get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.5 out of 10, rank 587 of 2,130 (better than 72% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Valuation (7.9) and its weakest, Momentum (5.0). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Yum China Holdings's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 14.9: the share price equals 14.9 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Consumer Cyclical median is 17.8. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 12.0.
How much is Yum China Holdings worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 13.7B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 15.5B USD.
How much debt does Yum China Holdings have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 892.0M USD. That is 0.47 times its EBITDA; the Consumer Cyclical median is 1.91.
Does Yum China Holdings pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 2.85% and it pays out 39% of its earnings.
How has Yum China Holdings stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 2.9% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 39.72 and 58.39 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Yum China Holdings?
20 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 61.91 USD (+52.3% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.