Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Operating Margin: 31.47%
Is Yum! Brands, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s operating margin of 31.47% is in line with its 5-year average of 31.07%, near the high end of its 5-year range (26.59%–32.76%).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 0.49% above its 12-month average of 31.31%.
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YUM Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
31.47%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
31.31%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
31.84%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
31.07%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
33.47%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
27.56%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
23.60%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.49%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+1.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-5.98%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+14.18%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+33.32%
YUM Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | $43.24B | 31.47% | 31.31% | 31.84% | 31.07% |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI)vs › | $44.33B | 11.76% | 14.77% | 17.54% | 17.35% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG)vs › | $41.50B | 15.79% | 16.91% | 15.76% | 13.09% |
| JD.com, Inc. (JD)vs › | $38.33B | -0.30% | 1.77% | 1.96% | 1.66% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY)vs › | $48.54B | 19.58% | 21.52% | 21.56% | 23.99% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $32.43B | 24.64% | 22.78% | 12.38% | -2.35% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $32.07B | 5.89% | 5.45% | 4.97% | 4.83% |
| Ford Motor Company (F)vs › | $56.48B | 1.84% | 2.05% | 2.80% | 1.88% |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $56.89B | 8.20% | 6.04% | 0.46% | -7.31% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.01B | 14.53% | 13.85% | 12.51% | 12.58% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
45.7%
Operating Margin
31.5%
Yum! Brands, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yum! Brands, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The operating margin for YUM stock is 31.47%.
- Is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Yum! Brands, Inc.'s operating margin of 31.47% is in line with its 5-year average of 31.07%, near the high end of its 5-year range (26.59%–32.76%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The TTM average operating margin for YUM stock is 31.31%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for YUM stock is 31.84%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for YUM stock is 31.07%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for YUM stock is 33.47%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for YUM stock is 27.56%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for YUM stock is 23.60%.
Yum! Brands, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 30.80% |
| 2024-12-31 | 31.83% |
| 2023-12-31 | 32.76% |
| 2022-12-31 | 31.96% |
| 2021-12-31 | 32.49% |
| 2020-12-31 | 26.59% |
| 2019-12-31 | 34.48% |
| 2018-12-31 | 40.37% |
| 2017-12-31 | 46.97% |
| 2016-12-31 | 26.46% |
| 2015-12-26 | 22.34% |
| 2014-12-27 | 11.42% |
| 2013-12-28 | 13.74% |
| 2012-12-29 | 16.83% |
| 2011-12-31 | 14.38% |
| 2010-12-25 | 15.60% |
| 2009-12-26 | 14.67% |
| 2008-12-27 | 13.45% |
| 2008-01-28 | 13.03% |
| 2006-12-31 | 13.20% |
| 2006-03-31 | 12.33% |
| 2004-12-25 | 12.82% |
| 2003-12-27 | 12.64% |
| 2002-12-28 | 12.96% |
| 2001-12-29 | 12.46% |
| 2000-12-30 | 12.17% |
| 1999-12-25 | 11.43% |
| 1998-12-26 | 9.07% |
| 1997-12-27 | 6.94% |
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