Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) EBITDA Margin: 33.88%
Is Yum! Brands, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 33.88% is in line with its 5-year average of 33.91%, around the middle of its 5-year range (30.24%–36.18%).
As of Thursday, June 18, 2026. 0.12% below its 12-month average of 33.92%.
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YUM EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
33.88%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
33.92%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
34.27%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
33.91%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
36.28%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
30.93%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
27.54%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.13%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-0.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-6.62%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+9.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+23.01%
YUM Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | $42.48B | 33.88% | 33.92% | 34.27% | 33.91% |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI)vs › | $43.24B | 14.13% | 15.72% | 18.13% | 17.86% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)vs › | $40.87B | 19.88% | 20.20% | 19.38% | 16.95% |
| JD.com, Inc. (JD)vs › | $38.04B | 2.81% | 3.45% | 3.27% | 3.56% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY)vs › | $47.90B | 25.68% | 26.75% | 21.83% | 24.35% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $31.97B | 34.56% | 35.23% | 29.39% | 18.84% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $31.66B | 7.90% | 7.76% | 7.27% | 7.25% |
| Ford Motor Company (F)vs › | $54.68B | -2.45% | 2.61% | 3.73% | 5.99% |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $56.89B | 11.63% | 9.38% | 4.77% | -3.26% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $24.63B | 17.38% | 17.27% | 16.28% | 16.37% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
45.7%
EBITDA Margin
33.9%
Operating Margin
31.5%
Net Margin
20.5%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Yum! Brands, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yum! Brands, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The EBITDA margin for YUM stock is 33.88%.
- Is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Yum! Brands, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 33.88% is in line with its 5-year average of 33.91%, around the middle of its 5-year range (30.24%–36.18%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for YUM stock is 33.92%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for YUM stock is 34.27%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for YUM stock is 33.91%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for YUM stock is 36.28%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for YUM stock is 30.93%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for YUM stock is 27.54%.
Yum! Brands, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 33.88% |
| 2024-12-31 | 33.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | 35.10% |
| 2022-12-31 | 34.13% |
| 2021-12-31 | 36.18% |
| 2020-12-31 | 30.24% |
| 2019-12-31 | 35.22% |
| 2018-12-31 | 42.69% |
| 2017-12-31 | 50.56% |
| 2016-12-31 | 30.87% |
| 2015-12-26 | 26.69% |
| 2014-12-27 | 13.89% |
| 2013-12-28 | 19.25% |
| 2012-12-29 | 21.70% |
| 2011-12-31 | 19.64% |
| 2010-12-25 | 20.96% |
| 2009-12-26 | 20.19% |
| 2008-12-27 | 18.62% |
| 2008-01-28 | 18.46% |
| 2006-12-31 | 18.83% |
| 2006-03-31 | 17.35% |
| 2004-12-25 | 17.79% |
| 2003-12-27 | 17.42% |
| 2002-12-28 | 17.73% |
| 2001-12-29 | 17.55% |
| 2000-12-30 | 17.16% |
| 1999-12-25 | 16.36% |
| 1998-12-26 | 13.99% |
| 1997-12-27 | 12.48% |
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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