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Yum China Holdings's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.26.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.76.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Yum China Holdings was 17.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 32.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 18.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yum China Holdings's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
YUMC'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.4 Med: 12.25 Max: 32.2
Current: 32.2
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Yum China Holdings was 32.20% per year. The lowest was -11.40% per year. And the median was 12.25% per year.
YUMC's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 67.6% of 250
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.9
vs YUMC: 32.20
Yum China Holdings (NYSE:YUMC) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Yum China Holdings EBIT per Share Related Terms
Yum China Holdings EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yum China Holdings's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.76
* 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 EBIT per Share of $3.76 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #81 out of 250 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Yum China Holdings' EBIT per Share too high?
Yum China Holdings' current EBIT per Share is $3.76. The Restaurants industry median EBIT per Share is 15.90. Yum China Holdings' value of $3.76 is 76.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #81 out of 250 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EBIT per Share compare to TXRH and DPZ?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #81 out of 250 companies for EBIT per Share. This puts Yum China Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 15.90. Yum China Holdings' value of $3.76 is 76.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Restaurants company?
The median EBIT per Share among Restaurants companies is 15.90, based on 250 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Yum China Holdings's current EBIT per Share of $3.76 is 76.4% below 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBIT per Share is 15.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yum China Holdings's current EBIT per Share is $3.76. 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 $54.18, compared to a current price of $43.30 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $3.76 and 76.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 15.90. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum China Holdings (YUMC), the current EBIT per Share is $3.76 as of Mar. 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 $43.30 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.18.
GuruFocus considers Yum China Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YUMC:
EBIT per Share: $3.76
GF Value™: $54.18 vs. price of $43.30 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.4% below the Restaurants median (#81 of 250)
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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