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YUM Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

-21.3%

Higher than 26% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 2532h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

YUM (YUM) has a Return on Equity (ROE) of -21.3% as of May 2026.

Sector Performance

26th percentile

YUM

-21.3%

Sector Median

8.1%

Sector Avg

-34.0%

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Deep Analysis

YUM (YUM) has a Return on Equity (ROE) of -21.3% as of May 2026.

This places YUM in the 26th percentile of the Consumer Cyclical sector, which has a median Return on Equity (ROE) of 8.1% and a sector average of -34.0%. YUM's Return on Equity (ROE) is 363.0% below the sector median, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination. In context: ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about YUM?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

How does YUM's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

YUM's Return on Equity (ROE) of -21.3% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 8.1%, placing it in the 26th percentile.

Who are YUM's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: BWA (8.1%), JACK (8.6%), BABA (9.2%), W (11.3%), TSLA (4.7%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.