Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Gross Margin: 45.67%
Is Yum! Brands, Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s gross margin of 45.67% is in line with its 5-year average of 47.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (46.17%–49.41%).
The gross margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is 45.67% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 2.47% (46.83%).
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YUM Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
45.67%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
46.83%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
47.85%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
47.84%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
47.17%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
41.19%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
36.71%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.47%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.55%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.53%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-3.18%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+10.87%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+24.42%
YUM Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | $41.77B | 45.67% | 46.83% | 47.85% | 47.84% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) | $39.13B | 36.13% | 26.02% | 25.53% | 23.69% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.06B | 72.01% | 71.72% | 72.02% | 73.74% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) | $33.67B | 49.59% | 49.33% | 47.16% | 42.42% |
| Sea Limited (SE) | $50.49B | 44.27% | 43.75% | 43.45% | 40.63% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | 9.18% | 12.41% | 13.63% | 13.75% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.46B | 39.33% | 38.97% | 39.16% | 37.89% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $18.55B | -1.72% | -10.73% | -63.90% | -183.51% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 40.81% | 43.64% | 44.20% | 44.17% |
| International Paper Company (IP) | $16.87B | 27.83% | 28.84% | 26.63% | 26.48% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
45.7%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Yum! Brands, Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yum! Brands, Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The gross margin for YUM stock is 45.67%.
- Is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Yum! Brands, Inc.'s gross margin of 45.67% is in line with its 5-year average of 47.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (46.17%–49.41%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The TTM average gross margin for YUM stock is 46.83%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for YUM stock is 47.85%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for YUM stock is 47.84%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for YUM stock is 47.17%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for YUM stock is 41.19%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for YUM stock is 36.71%.
Yum! Brands, Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 46.17% |
| 2024-12-31 | 47.48% |
| 2023-12-31 | 49.41% |
| 2022-12-31 | 48.33% |
| 2021-12-31 | 48.09% |
| 2020-12-31 | 47.54% |
| 2019-12-31 | 50.28% |
| 2018-12-31 | 46.73% |
| 2017-12-31 | 45.71% |
| 2016-12-31 | 41.94% |
| 2015-12-26 | 39.75% |
| 2014-12-27 | 25.88% |
| 2013-12-28 | 26.18% |
| 2012-12-29 | 26.76% |
| 2011-12-31 | 27.61% |
| 2010-12-25 | 28.41% |
| 2009-12-26 | 25.69% |
| 2008-12-27 | 24.29% |
| 2008-01-28 | 24.99% |
| 2006-12-31 | 25.80% |
| 2006-03-31 | 23.82% |
| 2004-12-25 | 47.61% |
| 2003-12-27 | 48.20% |
| 2002-12-28 | 49.53% |
| 2001-12-29 | 48.71% |
| 2000-12-30 | 54.14% |
| 1999-12-25 | 53.13% |
| 1998-12-26 | 51.18% |
| 1997-12-27 | 49.31% |
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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