Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Return on Assets (ROA): 21.17%
Is Yum! Brands, Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 21.17% is in line with its 5-year average of 21.88%, around the middle of its 5-year range (15.45%–26.40%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is 21.17% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 2.99% (20.55%).
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YUM Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
21.17%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
20.55%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
22.35%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
21.88%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
24.86%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
21.49%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
19.28%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.99%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-5.29%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-3.23%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-14.83%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-1.49%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+9.78%
YUM Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | — | 21.17% | 20.55% | 22.35% | 21.88% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) | $39.13B | 16.49% | 16.87% | 15.50% | 12.96% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.06B | 11.40% | 10.86% | 7.11% | 18.15% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | -2.16% | -0.39% | 0.01% | 1.09% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.46B | 17.24% | 18.25% | 20.56% | 17.73% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $18.55B | -24.71% | -27.66% | -31.37% | -28.11% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 6.07% | 11.88% | 13.07% | 12.59% |
| International Paper Company (IP) | $16.87B | -9.20% | -3.41% | 0.19% | 1.41% |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) | $15.99B | 7.68% | 6.78% | 7.28% | 8.97% |
| DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) | $14.28B | 1.36% | -5.88% | -16.55% | -23.24% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
21.2%
ROE
-21.3%
Yum! Brands, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yum! Brands, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for YUM stock is 21.17%.
- Is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Yum! Brands, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 21.17% is in line with its 5-year average of 21.88%, around the middle of its 5-year range (15.45%–26.40%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for YUM stock is 20.55%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for YUM stock is 22.35%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for YUM stock is 21.88%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for YUM stock is 24.86%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for YUM stock is 21.49%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for YUM stock is 19.28%.
Yum! Brands, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 19.02% |
| 2024-12-31 | 22.09% |
| 2023-12-31 | 25.63% |
| 2022-12-31 | 22.67% |
| 2021-12-31 | 26.40% |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.45% |
| 2019-12-31 | 24.74% |
| 2018-12-31 | 37.34% |
| 2017-12-31 | 25.23% |
| 2016-12-31 | 29.99% |
| 2015-12-26 | 16.01% |
| 2014-12-27 | 12.59% |
| 2013-12-28 | 12.55% |
| 2012-12-29 | 17.72% |
| 2011-12-31 | 14.93% |
| 2010-12-25 | 13.92% |
| 2009-12-26 | 14.98% |
| 2008-12-27 | 14.82% |
| 2008-01-28 | 12.55% |
| 2006-12-31 | 12.97% |
| 2006-03-31 | 13.37% |
| 2004-12-25 | 12.99% |
| 2003-12-27 | 10.98% |
| 2002-12-28 | 10.80% |
| 2001-12-29 | 11.21% |
| 2000-12-30 | 9.95% |
| 1999-12-25 | 15.83% |
| 1998-12-26 | 9.82% |
| 1997-12-27 | -2.18% |
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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