Cannae Holdings Inc (CNNE)vsYum! Brands Inc (YUM)
CNNE
Cannae Holdings Inc
$14.44
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $637.14M
YUM
Yum! Brands Inc
$150.87
+1.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $42.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Yum! Brands Inc generates 1937% more annual revenue ($8.49B vs $416.60M). YUM leads profitability with a 20.5% profit margin vs -103.8%. YUM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CNNE
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
YUM
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-14.6%
Fair Value
$12.01
Current Price
$14.44
$2.43 premium
Margin of Safety
-88.7%
Fair Value
$84.31
Current Price
$150.87
$66.56 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 31.1%
Earnings expanding 72.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
15.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -45.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 6.8%
Earnings declined 67.0%
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 : CNNE
The strongest argument for CNNE centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : YUM
The strongest argument for YUM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.5% and operating margin at 31.1%. Revenue growth of 15.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CNNE
The primary concerns for CNNE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : YUM
The primary concerns for YUM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNNE profiles as a turnaround stock while YUM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNNE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
YUM is growing revenue faster at 15.2% — sustainability is the question.
YUM generates stronger free cash flow (341M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
YUM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 34/100), backed by strong 20.5% margins and 15.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cannae Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Cannae Holdings, Inc. is one of the leading investment firms. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Visit Website →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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