P/E Ratio
Higher than 51% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 1055h ago
Sector Performance
51th percentileYUM
24.1x
Sector Median
23.8x
Sector Avg
36.2x
Deep Analysis
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) has a P/E Ratio of 24.1x as of May 2026.
This places YUM in the 51th percentile of the Consumer Cyclical sector, which has a median P/E Ratio of 23.8x and a sector average of 36.2x. YUM's P/E Ratio is 1.6% above the sector median. In context: Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about YUM?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does YUM's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
YUM's P/E Ratio of 24.1x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 23.8x, placing it in the 51th percentile.
Who are YUM's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by P/E Ratio include: COLM (18.5x), BALL (17.9x), LI (17.8x), RCL (16.8x), CPRI (15.1x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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24.1x
Sector Median
23.8x
Sector Avg
36.2x
How YUM's P/E Ratio compares to sector peers.
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