YUMC (Yum China Holdings) Tax Expense: $373 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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GF Value $54.06
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What is Yum China Holdings Tax Expense?

Yum China Holdings YUMC -0.64% 81 Tax Expense is $373 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates YUMC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.06 (Modestly Undervalued).

Yum China Holdings's tax expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $123 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $373 Mil.


Yum China Holdings  (NYSE:YUMC) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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Yum China Holdings Tax Expense Historical Data

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Yum China Holdings Tax Expense Chart

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Yum China Holdings Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense 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 $373 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of $373 Mil mean?
Yum China Holdings (YUMC) has a Tax Expense of $373 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors.
Is Yum China Holdings' Tax Expense too high?
Yum China Holdings' current Tax Expense is $373 Mil. 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' Tax Expense compare to TXRH and DPZ?
Yum China Holdings' Tax Expense of $373 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Expense for a Restaurants company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Tax Expense 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors. Yum China Holdings's current Tax Expense is $373 Mil. 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 $54.06, compared to a current price of $42.22 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is $373 Mil. 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 Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum China Holdings (YUMC), the current Tax Expense is $373 Mil 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 $42.22 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.06. GuruFocus considers Yum China Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for YUMC:

  • Tax Expense: $373 Mil
  • GF Value™: $54.06 vs. price of $42.22 (21.9% 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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