PE Ratio: 17.68

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 17.68 is 33% below its 5-year average of 26.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (17.68–32.68).

As of 2026-09-16T00:16:10.838Z. 34.82% below its 12-month average of 27.12.

PE Ratio (17.68) = Close Price ($140.77) / Diluted TTM EPS ($7.96)

YUM PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 17.7, P/E is near its 20-year median — higher than 40% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?

The P/E ratio for YUM stock is 17.68.

Is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 17.68 is 33% below its 5-year average of 26.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (17.68–32.68).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for YUM stock is 27.12.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for YUM stock is 26.26.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for YUM stock is 26.22.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for YUM stock is 24.79.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for YUM stock is 23.11.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for YUM stock is 20.75.

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