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Yum China HoldingsFRA:0YU -3.57%87 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 3.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:0YU with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 253 Restaurants companies, Yum China Holdings ranks worse than 72.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yum China Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0YU'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.17 Med: 3.72 Max: 4.61
Current: 3.64
During the past years, Yum China Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.61. The lowest was 3.17. And the median was 3.72.
FRA:0YU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 72.33% of 253
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 1.85
vs FRA:0YU: 3.64
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Yum China Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €13.476. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €11.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Yum China Holdings (FRA:0YU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Yum China Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Yum China Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yum China Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.
Yum China Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
FRA:0YU vs TXRH, DPZ, LKNCY: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Yum China Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yum China Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yum China Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Yum China Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Yum China Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 mean?
Yum China Holdings (FRA:0YU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.72. Over the past decade, Yum China Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.17 to 4.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #183 out of 253 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Yum China Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Yum China Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 is near median its 10-year median of 3.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.17 to a high of 4.61. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Yum China Holdings' value of 3.57 is 93% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #183 out of 253 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yum China Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yum China Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to TXRH and DPZ?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #183 out of 253 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Yum China Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85. Yum China Holdings' value of 3.57 is 93% above this benchmark. Historically, Yum China Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.17 to 4.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.72 vs. the industry median of 1.85, Yum China Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Restaurants companies is 1.85, based on 253 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Yum China Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 is 93% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yum China Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.72. 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 (FRA:0YU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.28, compared to a current price of €40.50 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.72 and 93% above the Restaurants industry median of 1.85. Yum China Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum China Holdings (FRA:0YU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57 as of Aug. 17, 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 (FRA:0YU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yum China Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.50 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €46.28.
GuruFocus considers Yum China Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0YU:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.57 (near median its 10-year median of 3.72)
GF Value™: €46.28 vs. price of €40.50 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93% above the Restaurants median (#183 of 253)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0YU 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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