Yum BrandsHAM:TGR +3.30%88 EV-to-FCF is 35.66 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 37.97. GuruFocus rates HAM:TGR with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €147.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Restaurants companies, Yum Brands ranks worse than 75.72% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Yum Brands's Enterprise Value is €50,429 Mil.
Yum Brands's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,414 Mil. Therefore, Yum Brands's EV-to-FCF for today is 35.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yum Brands's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:TGR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.62 Med: 37.97 Max: 111.81
Current: 34.87
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Yum Brands was 111.81. The lowest was 25.62. And the median was 37.97.
HAM:TGR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 75.72% of 276
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.89
vs HAM:TGR: 34.87
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 €147.05.
Yum Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €5.326.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Yum Brands EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Yum Brands EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yum Brands's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yum Brands's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yum Brands's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Yum Brands's current Enterprise Value is €50,429 Mil.
Yum Brands's Free Cash Flow 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 €1,414 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 (HAM:TGR) has a EV-to-FCF of 35.66 as of Jul. 08, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Yum Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.97. Over the past decade, Yum Brands' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 25.62 to 111.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Yum Brands ranks #209 out of 276 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Yum Brands' EV-to-FCF too high?
Yum Brands' current EV-to-FCF of 35.66 is near median its 10-year median of 37.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.62 to a high of 111.81. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.89. Yum Brands' value of 35.66 is 99.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yum Brands ranks #209 out of 276 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Yum Brands has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yum Brands' EV-to-FCF compare to CMG and DRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Yum Brands ranks #209 out of 276 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Yum Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.89. Yum Brands' value of 35.66 is 99.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Yum Brands' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 25.62 to 111.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.97 vs. the industry median of 17.89, 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-FCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.89, based on 276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Yum Brands's current EV-to-FCF of 35.66 is 99.3% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Yum Brands and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yum Brands's current EV-to-FCF is 35.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.97. 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 (HAM:TGR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €147.52, compared to a current price of €147.05 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 35.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.97 and 99.3% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.89. Yum Brands' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum Brands (HAM:TGR), the current EV-to-FCF is 35.66 as of Jul. 08, 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 (HAM:TGR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yum Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €147.05 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €147.52.
GuruFocus considers Yum Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:TGR:
EV-to-FCF: 35.66 (near median its 10-year median of 37.97)
GF Value™: €147.52 vs. price of €147.05 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.3% above the Restaurants median (#209 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:TGR 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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