Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Consumer Cyclical
Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill brands, which specialize in chicken, Mexican-style food and pizza categories, made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches, and other products. The company was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc. and changed its name to Yum! Brands, Inc. in May 2002. Yum! Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 4.0% |
| Consumer Cyclical Sector Avg FCF Yield | 5.1% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.6B |
| Market Cap | $40.4B |
| P/E Ratio | 18.6x |
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s FCF yield of 4.0% is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s (YUM) free cash flow yield?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s (YUM) free cash flow yield is 4.0%. That is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).
Is YUM's free cash flow yield good?
At 4.0%, YUM's free cash flow yield is considered fair — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Yum! Brands, Inc. generate?
Yum! Brands, Inc. generated $1.6B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $40.4B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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