YUMC (Yum China Holdings) Tariff Resilience Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


YUMC Yum China Holdings Inc YUMC
81 GF Score
Price $43.02
GF Value $54.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Yum China Holdings Tariff Resilience Score?

Yum China Holdings YUMC +1.68% 81 Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates YUMC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.17 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 364 Restaurants companies, Yum China Holdings ranks better than 90.11% on this metric.

Yum China Holdings has the Tariff Resilience Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Yum China Holdings has Yum China is primarily focused on the Chinese market, reducing direct tariff exposure. However, it imports some ingredients and equipment, which could be affected by tariffs. Its strong local supply chain and market position offer some mitigation.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Yum China Holdings might have Average Resilient.

Yum China Holdings  (NYSE:YUMC) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Yum China Holdings Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

YUMC vs TXRH, DPZ, BROS: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Yum China Holdings's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yum China Holdings's Tariff Resilience Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yum China Holdings's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 mean?
Yum China Holdings (YUMC) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #36 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Yum China Holdings' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Yum China Holdings' current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #36 out of 364 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Tariff Resilience Score compare to TXRH and DPZ?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Yum China Holdings ranks #36 out of 364 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Yum China Holdings in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Yum China Holdings's current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. 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 $54.17, compared to a current price of $43.02 — trading 20.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum China Holdings (YUMC), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Jul. 13, 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 $43.02 is trading 20.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.17. GuruFocus considers Yum China Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YUMC:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $54.17 vs. price of $43.02 (20.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100

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 Holdings Business Description

Address 20 Tian Yao Qiao Road, Yum China Building, Shanghai, CHN, 200030
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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