Yum China HoldingsYUMC +0.22%81 EBITDA Margin % is 17.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 14.77. GuruFocus rates YUMC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.85 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 365 Restaurants companies, Yum China Holdings ranks better than 65.21% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Yum China Holdings's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $564 Mil. Yum China Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,271 Mil. Therefore, Yum China Holdings's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.24%.
Yum China Holdings (NYSE:YUMC) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Yum China Holdings EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Yum China Holdings EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yum China Holdings's EBITDA Margin % 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, LKNCY: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Yum China Holdings's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yum China Holdings's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yum China Holdings's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 17.24% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 14.77. Over the past decade, Yum China Holdings' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.69 to 15.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #127 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Yum China Holdings' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Yum China Holdings' current EBITDA Margin % of 17.24% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 14.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.69 to a high of 15.15. The Restaurants industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Yum China Holdings' value of 17.24% is 49.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #127 out of 365 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' EBITDA Margin % compare to TXRH and DPZ?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #127 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Yum China Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Yum China Holdings' value of 17.24% is 49.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Yum China Holdings' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.69 to 15.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.77 vs. the industry median of 11.56, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Restaurants companies is 11.56, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Yum China Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.24% is 49.1% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yum China Holdings's current EBITDA Margin % is 17.24%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 14.77. 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 $53.85, compared to a current price of $41.05 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 17.24%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 14.77 and 49.1% above the Restaurants industry median of 11.56. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum China Holdings (YUMC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 17.24% 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 $41.05 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.85.
GuruFocus considers Yum China Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YUMC:
EBITDA Margin %: 17.24% (17% above median its 10-year median of 14.77)
GF Value™: $53.85 vs. price of $41.05 (23.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.1% above the Restaurants median (#127 of 365)
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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