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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance. Yum Brands's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio was 1.15%.
Yum Brands (NYSE:YUM) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A positive ratio may indicates share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio suggests no buybacks or potential share issuance.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Yum Brands 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
YUM vs CMG, DRI, YUMC: 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Yum Brands's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yum Brands's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yum Brands's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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.
What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.15 mean?
Yum Brands (YUM) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.15 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Yum Brands and its competitors.
Is Yum Brands' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Yum Brands' current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.15. 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' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to CMG and DRI?
Yum Brands' 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 1.15 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for a Restaurants company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Yum Brands and its competitors. Yum Brands's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.15. 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 $170.44, compared to a current price of $140.87 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.15. Yum Brands' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum Brands (YUM), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 1.15 as of Jun. 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 $140.87 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $170.44.
GuruFocus considers Yum Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YUM:
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 1.15
GF Value™: $170.44 vs. price of $140.87 (17.3% below fair value)
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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