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Yum BrandsYUM +0.43%84 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.11 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 19.82. GuruFocus rates YUM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $169.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Restaurants companies, Yum Brands ranks worse than 77.67% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Yum Brands's enterprise value is $53,352 Mil.
Yum Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,946 Mil. Therefore, Yum Brands's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yum Brands's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
YUM'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.3 Med: 19.82 Max: 25.89
Current: 18.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Yum Brands was 25.89. The lowest was 11.30. And the median was 19.82.
YUM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.67% of 309
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 10.02
vs YUM: 18.11
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Yum Brands's share price for today is $152.99.
Yum Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.950.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Yum Brands's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Yum Brands's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 Brands EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yum Brands's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yum Brands's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Yum Brands's current Enterprise Value is $53,352 Mil.
Yum Brands's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,946 Mil.
* 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 Brands (YUM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 18.11 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Yum Brands. This is near median its historical median of 19.82. Over the past decade, Yum Brands' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.30 to 25.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Yum Brands ranks #240 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 77.7%.
Is Yum Brands' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Yum Brands' current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.11 is near median its 10-year median of 19.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.30 to a high of 25.89. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02. Yum Brands' value of 18.11 is 80.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yum Brands ranks #240 out of 309 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yum Brands has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yum Brands' EV-to-EBITDA compare to CMG and DRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Yum Brands ranks #240 out of 309 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Yum Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02. Yum Brands' value of 18.11 is 80.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Yum Brands' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.30 to 25.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.82 vs. the industry median of 10.02, Yum Brands 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 10.02, based on 309 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Yum Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.11 is 80.7% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Yum Brands. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yum Brands's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yum Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yum Brands (YUM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $169.74, compared to a current price of $152.99 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.82 and 80.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 10.02. Yum Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum Brands (YUM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.11 as of Aug. 23, 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 Brands (YUM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yum Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $152.99 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $169.74.
GuruFocus considers Yum Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YUM:
EV-to-EBITDA: 18.11 (near median its 10-year median of 19.82)
GF Value™: $169.74 vs. price of $152.99 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 80.7% above the Restaurants median (#240 of 309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YUM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
As of the end of 2025, Yum Brands generated over $68 billion in systemwide sales from more than 63,000 restaurants across 155 markets, making it the world's second-largest restaurant firm by dollar sales. Its portfolio includes KFC (33,897 stores), Pizza Hut (19,974), Taco Bell (9,030), and Habit Burger (384), with 72% of locations in international markets. As 97% of its portfolio is franchised, Yum's business model is tilted toward recurring franchise royalties and marketing contributions (64% of revenue), with the balance derived from sales at company-owned locations. The company traces its roots to a 1997 spinoff of PepsiCo's restaurant assets.
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