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Yum China (YUMC): EPS +21%, Revenue +13%, Margin Flat. Is YUMC a Buy?

Published 2026-08-02

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Episodes tracked
1
Episodes linked
1
Latest video
Q2 2026
2026-08-02
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$48.35
+0.17 (+0.35%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
17.71x
Forward: 14.41x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
12.6%
Earnings: 21.4%
Margins
11.5% op
Gross: 20.3% · Net: 7.8%
Balance sheet
0.96x current
Debt / Equity: 30.7
52-week range / Beta
$40.15 - $58.39
Beta: 0.08
Analyst target
$62.00
Upside: 28.2%
Cash / shareholder return
7.69% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 2.20%

Company context

Industry: Restaurants
Country: China
Employees:
Price to book: 3.18x
Return on equity: 16.8%
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates, and franchises restaurants in the People's Republic of China. The company operates through two KFC, Pizza Hut, and All Other segments. It operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Lavazza, Little Sheep, and Huang Ji Huang concepts. The company also offers online food delivery services. Yum China Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.

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Market context for YUMC

Competitive view

YUMC vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

YUMC latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
YUMC
YUMC
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SSNC
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Danaher Corporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Danaher Corporation
DHR
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation sits in a middle zone where future upside likely depends more on quarterly execution than on multiple re-rating alone.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
YUMC
$16.57B
YUMC
SSNC
$18.63B
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
$138.84B
Danaher Corporation
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
YUMC
17.7x
YUMC
SSNC
22.8x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
35.1x
Danaher Corporation
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
YUMC
14.4x
YUMC
SSNC
10.3x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
21.2x
Danaher Corporation
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
YUMC
12.6%
YUMC
SSNC
10.3%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
5.5%
Danaher Corporation
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
YUMC
21.4%
YUMC
SSNC
34.7%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
59.7%
Danaher Corporation
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
YUMC
11.5%
YUMC
SSNC
24.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
19.8%
Danaher Corporation
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
YUMC
20.3%
YUMC
SSNC
48.1%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
58.8%
Danaher Corporation
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
YUMC
7.8%
YUMC
SSNC
13.2%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
15.9%
Danaher Corporation
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
YUMC
16.8%
YUMC
SSNC
12.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
7.6%
Danaher Corporation
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
YUMC
7.7%
YUMC
SSNC
7.0%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
3.1%
Danaher Corporation
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
YUMC
30.74x
YUMC
SSNC
115.90x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
52.97x
Danaher Corporation
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
YUMC
0.96x
YUMC
SSNC
1.06x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
1.65x
Danaher Corporation
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
YUMC
0.08
YUMC
SSNC
1.09
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
0.80
Danaher Corporation
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
YUMC
2.2%
YUMC
SSNC
0.7%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
0.7%
Danaher Corporation
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
YUMC
28.2%
YUMC
SSNC
16.3%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
DHR
15.4%
Danaher Corporation

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