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At 26.61×, YUM is 8.6% above its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · YUMRestaurantsUpdated Nov 5, 2026
Yum! Brands, Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
26.61×
8.6% abovethe 10-year annual average
Share price166.31
÷Earnings per share6.25
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 26.61 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 24.50×
3-year average25.16×3 positive annual observations
5-year average25.87×5 positive annual observations
10-year average24.50×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM18.43×8 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 27.06× | +6.5% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 25.41× | +10.5% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 23.00× | -16.8% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 27.66× | +5.6% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 26.20× | -27.8% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 36.31× | +52.5% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 23.81× | +24.1% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 19.19× | -9.2% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 21.14× | +39.2% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 15.19× | -15.8% |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 18.04× | -18.7% |
| Dec 27, 2014 | 22.19× | +0.7% |
| Dec 28, 2013 | 22.04× | +63.9% |
| Dec 29, 2012 | 13.45× | -10.9% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 15.10× | +3.2% |
| Dec 25, 2010 | 14.64× | +31.2% |
| Dec 26, 2009 | 11.16× | +4.0% |
| Dec 27, 2008 | 10.72× | -32.7% |
| Dec 29, 2007 | 15.93× | +13.8% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 14.00× | +6.9% |
| Dec 25, 2004 | 13.10× | +13.8% |
| Dec 27, 2003 | 11.51× | +31.5% |
| Dec 28, 2002 | 8.76× | -16.9% |
| Dec 29, 2001 | 10.54× | +24.4% |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 8.47× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How YUM compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 YUM This stockYum! Brands, Inc. | 26.61× |
 YUMCYum China Holdings, Inc. | 17.25× |
 QSRRestaurant Brands International Inc. | 18.14× |
 MCDMcDonald's Corporation | 22.69× |
 DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc. | 18.72× |
 WENThe Wendy's Company | 11.59× |
 PZZAPapa John's International, Inc. | 24.68× |
 RSTRFRestaurant Brands International Limited Partnership | 12.28× |
 MDNDFMcDonald's Holdings Company (Japan), Ltd. | 32.77× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does YUM’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 8 positive peer ratios above is 18.43×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 166.31 ÷ EPS 6.25 = 26.61×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
YUM P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s current P/E is 26.61× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.