Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)vsYum China Holdings Inc (YUMC)
YUM
Yum! Brands Inc
$147.68
-0.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $41.85B
YUMC
Yum China Holdings Inc
$47.87
-0.99%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Yum China Holdings Inc generates 43% more annual revenue ($12.44B vs $8.72B). YUM leads profitability with a 25.4% profit margin vs 7.8%. YUMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.21. YUMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
YUM
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
YUMC
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-79.7%
Fair Value
$88.51
Current Price
$147.68
$59.17 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for YUMC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 32.2%
Earnings expanding 131.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 21.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
7.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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 32.2%. Revenue growth of 12.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : YUMC
The strongest argument for YUMC centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : YUM
The primary concerns for YUM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : YUMC
The primary concerns for YUMC are Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
YUM profiles as a mature stock while YUMC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
YUM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — expect wider price swings.
YUMC is growing revenue faster at 12.6% — sustainability is the question.
YUMC generates stronger free cash flow (406M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
YUMC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 65/100) and 12.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Yum China Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants in China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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