YUM FCF Yield Analysis
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Key Takeaway
Free cash flow (FCF) yield measures the cash a company generates relative to its market price — a 3.6% yield means for every $100 of stock, YUM produces $3.60 in free cash flow per year.
Sector Performance
46th percentileYUM
3.9%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
4.0%(Sep 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow (FCF) yield measures the cash a company generates relative to its market price — a 3.6% yield means for every $100 of stock, YUM produces $3.60 in free cash flow per year.
That figure sits below the 4.2% sector median, placing YUM in the 41st percentile among its peers, indicating its cash generation is less attractive than most competitors. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the yield declined by 7.7% (from 3.9% to 3.6%), and no further trend data is provided for the last eight quarters. The combination of a yield below the sector median and a recent quarterly drop suggests limited near-term cash flow momentum, which could be a minor risk for income-focused investors. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the yield is modestly below average and declined slightly, but the limited trend data prevents a stronger bearish signal, supporting a balanced view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about YUM?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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3.9%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How YUM's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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