Asset Turnover measures how quickly a company turns over its asset through sales. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Total Assets. Yum China Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,271 Mil. Yum China Holdings's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10,810 Mil. Therefore, Yum China Holdings's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30.
Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula. Yum China Holdings's annualizedROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.86%. It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula. Yum China Holdings's annualizedROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.43%.
Yum China Holdings (NYSE:YUMC) Asset Turnover Explanation
Asset Turnover is linked to ROE % through Du Pont Formula.
Yum China Holdings's annulizedROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
** The ROE % used above is for Du Pont Analysis only. It is different from the defined ROE % page on our website, as here it uses Net Income instead of Net Income attributable to Common Stockholders in the calculation.
It is also linked to ROA % through Du Pont Formula:
Yum China Holdings's annulizedROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
In the article Joining The Dark Side: Pirates, Spies and Short Sellers, James Montier reported that In their US sample covering the period 1968-2003, Cooper et al find that firms with low asset growth outperformed firms with high asset growth by an astounding 20% p.a. equally weighted. Even when controlling for market, size and style, low asset growth firms outperformed high asset growth firms by 13% p.a. Therefore a company with fast asset growth may underperform.
Therefore, it is a good sign if a company's Asset Turnover is consistent or even increases. If a company's asset grows faster than sales, its Asset Turnover will decline, which can be a warning sign.
Yum China Holdings Asset Turnover Related Terms
Yum China Holdings Asset Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yum China Holdings's Asset Turnover 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.
YUMC vs TXRH, DPZ, BROS: Asset Turnover Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Yum China Holdings's Asset Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yum China Holdings's Asset Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yum China Holdings's Asset Turnover 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.
Companies with low profit margins tend to have high Asset Turnover, while those with high profit margins have low Asset Turnover. Companies in the retail industry tend to have a very high turnover ratio.
Yum China Holdings (YUMC) has a Asset Turnover of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors.
Is Yum China Holdings' Asset Turnover too high?
Yum China Holdings' current Asset Turnover is 0.30. 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' Asset Turnover compare to TXRH and DPZ?
Yum China Holdings' Asset Turnover of 0.30 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 Asset Turnover for a Restaurants company?
A good Asset Turnover depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Asset Turnover 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 Asset Turnover mean?
A high Asset Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Asset turnover equals current-period sales over average total assets over the past two periods. View historical data on Yum China Holdings and its competitors. Yum China Holdings's current Asset Turnover is 0.30. 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 $54.02, compared to a current price of $41.70 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Asset Turnover is 0.30. 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 Asset Turnover calculated?
Asset Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yum China Holdings (YUMC), the current Asset Turnover is 0.30 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 $41.70 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.02.
GuruFocus considers Yum China Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YUMC:
Asset Turnover: 0.30
GF Value™: $54.02 vs. price of $41.70 (22.8% below fair value)
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 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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