Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Interest Coverage Ratio: 5.06x
The interest coverage ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is 5.06x as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
YUM Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics
INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
5.06x
YUM Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | — | 5.06x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) | $38.33B | N/A | 594.52x | 525.69x | 493.65x |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.25B | 9.26x | 9.11x | 8.90x | 9.19x |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $58.51B | 2.02x | 3.29x | 3.95x | 3.72x |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.54B | 866.71x | 866.71x | 866.71x | 557.81x |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $19.76B | -13.08x | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| International Paper Company (IP) | $18.07B | -7.58x | 1.96x | 2.92x | 2.76x |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $66.01B | 12.81x | 18.50x | 20.19x | 21.06x |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) | $15.83B | 29.55x | 31.65x | 31.19x | 52.95x |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) | $13.78B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Financial Health Indicators
Interest Coverage
5.1x
Debt/Equity
-1.63
Current Ratio
1.35
Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
Reference ranges:
- < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
- 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
- 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
- > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense
Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.
Yum! Brands, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition
Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense
The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yum! Brands, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ
- What is the interest coverage ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The interest coverage ratio for YUM stock is 5.06x.
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