Chagee Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares (CHA)vsYum! Brands Inc (YUM)
CHA
Chagee Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares
$12.24
-0.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.38B
YUM
Yum! Brands Inc
$140.87
-2.10%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $40.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Chagee Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares generates 51% more annual revenue ($13.14B vs $8.72B). YUM leads profitability with a 25.4% profit margin vs 10.2%. CHA trades at a lower P/E of 12.2x. YUM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CHA
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
YUM
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CHA.
Margin of Safety
-78.4%
Fair Value
$89.16
Current Price
$140.87
$51.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 591.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 32.8%
Earnings expanding 131.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
2.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHA
The strongest argument for CHA centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : YUM
The strongest argument for YUM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.4% and operating margin at 32.8%. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CHA
The primary concerns for CHA are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : YUM
The primary concerns for YUM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHA profiles as a value stock while YUM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
YUM is growing revenue faster at 12.2% — sustainability is the question.
YUM generates stronger free cash flow (407M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor RESTAURANTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
YUM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 25.4% margins and 12.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Chagee Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Chagee Holdings Ltd. is a Shanghai-based company founded in 2017 by Jun Jie Zhang. It specializes in selling freshly made tea drinks—such as tea lattes, teapuccinos, iced teas, and other creative beverages—along with related products like raw materials, packaging, and teahouse equipment.
Yum! Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum! Brands, Inc. is an American fast food corporation listed on the Fortune 1000. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill, and WingStreet worldwide, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China.
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