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Yum China HoldingsYUMC +0.73%81 Buyback Yield % is 7.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 307% above its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates YUMC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.20 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 137 Restaurants companies, Yum China Holdings ranks better than 94.89% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Yum China Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yum China Holdings's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
YUMC vs TXRH, DPZ, BROS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Yum China Holdings's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Yum China Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yum China Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yum China Holdings's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Yum China Holdings (YUMC) has a Buyback Yield % of 7.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors. This is 307% above median its historical median of 1.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #7 out of 137 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Yum China Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Yum China Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 7.98 is 307% above median its 10-year median of 1.96. Based on the distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #7 out of 137 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yum China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yum China Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to TXRH and DPZ?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #7 out of 137 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Yum China Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Restaurants company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors. Yum China Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 7.98, which is 307% above median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yum China Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yum China Holdings (YUMC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.20, compared to a current price of $43.62 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 7.98, which is 307% above median its 10-year median of 1.96. Yum China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 81/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum China Holdings (YUMC), the current Buyback Yield % is 7.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Yum China Holdings (YUMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yum China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $43.62 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.20.
GuruFocus considers Yum China Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YUMC:
Buyback Yield %: 7.98 (307% above median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: $54.20 vs. price of $43.62 (19.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YUMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yum China is the largest restaurant operator in China, with over 18,000 locations and USD 12 billion in systemwide sales as of 2025. It generates revenue primarily from its own restaurants and franchise fees. While KFC and Pizza Hut are its flagship brands, Yum China's portfolio also includes Little Sheep, Taco Bell, Huang Ji Huang, and Lavazza.As a trademark licensee of Yum Brands, Yum China pays 3% of KFC and Pizza Hut's systemwide sales to its former parent, from which it spun off in 2016. However, even before the separation, Yum China was granted substantial autonomy, giving its Chinese leadership decision-making authority over menu, supply chain, and marketing—an unusual practice for Western chains at the time.
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