Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Current Ratio: 1.35
Is Yum! Brands, Inc.’s current ratio high or low?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s current ratio of 1.35 is 13% above its 5-year average of 1.19, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.97–1.47).
The current ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is 1.35 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 4.26% (1.41).
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YUM Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
1.35
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
1.41
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
1.26
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
1.19
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
1.18
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
1.04
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
0.93
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.26%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.93%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+13.45%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+14.41%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+29.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+44.86%
YUM Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | — | 1.35 | 1.41 | 1.26 | 1.19 |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) | $38.33B | 1.23 | 1.38 | 1.40 | 1.49 |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.25B | 1.10 | 1.17 | 1.74 | 1.79 |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $58.51B | 1.07 | 1.11 | 1.16 | 1.17 |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.54B | 1.41 | 1.55 | 1.61 | 1.63 |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $19.76B | 2.33 | 3.52 | 4.35 | 6.08 |
| International Paper Company (IP) | $18.07B | 1.28 | 1.40 | 1.45 | 1.48 |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $66.01B | 2.21 | 2.30 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) | $15.83B | 1.11 | 1.07 | 1.05 | 1.02 |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) | $13.78B | 2.26 | 2.21 | 2.30 | 2.18 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
1.35
Quick Ratio
1.35
Yum! Brands, Inc. Current Ratio Formula & Definition
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yum! Brands, Inc. Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The current ratio for YUM stock is 1.35.
- Is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s current ratio high or low?
- Yum! Brands, Inc.'s current ratio of 1.35 is 13% above its 5-year average of 1.19, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.97–1.47).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The TTM average current ratio for YUM stock is 1.41.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for YUM stock is 1.26.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for YUM stock is 1.19.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for YUM stock is 1.18.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for YUM stock is 1.04.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for YUM stock is 0.93.
Yum! Brands, Inc. Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.35 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.47 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.66 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2015-12-26 | 0.55 |
| 2014-12-27 | 0.68 |
| 2013-12-28 | 0.75 |
| 2012-12-29 | 0.87 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2010-12-25 | 0.94 |
| 2009-12-26 | 0.73 |
| 2008-12-27 | 0.54 |
| 2008-01-28 | 0.72 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.52 |
| 2004-12-25 | 0.54 |
| 2003-12-27 | 0.55 |
| 2002-12-28 | 0.48 |
| 2001-12-29 | 0.30 |
| 2000-12-30 | 0.57 |
| 1999-12-25 | 0.37 |
| 1998-12-26 | 0.42 |
| 1997-12-27 | 0.43 |
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About Yum! Brands, Inc.
YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a leading global quick-service restaurant enterprise that focuses on the creation, management, and franchising of its restaurant concepts internationally. Its business is organized into four main divisions: KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill. The company operates establishments under these well-known brands, offering diverse food categories such as chicken, pizza, Mexican-style dishes, and made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches, among other food products. As of December 31, 2021, YUM! Brands boasted a significant worldwide presence, comprising 26,934 KFC outlets, 18,381 Pizza Hut locations, 7,791 Taco Bell restaurants, and 318 The Habit Burger Grill units, spread across roughly 157 countries and territories. The company, which maintains its headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, was established in 1997. It was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc., before officially adopting the name YUM! Brands, Inc. in May 2002.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Christopher Lee Turner