Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Return on Equity (ROE): -21.28%
Is Yum! Brands, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -21.28% is 20% below its 5-year average of -17.71%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-21.28%–-11.46%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is -21.28% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 4.54% (-20.36%).
YUM Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
YUM Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
YUM Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
YUM Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
-21.28%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
-20.36%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
-18.99%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
-17.71%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
-19.20%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
14.31%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
-13.25%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-12.06%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-20.19%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-10.82%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-248.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-60.57%
YUM Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | — | -21.28% | -20.36% | -18.99% | -17.71% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) | $38.33B | 54.26% | 48.11% | 43.58% | 36.73% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.06B | 46.24% | 41.15% | 25.23% | 66.54% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | -16.30% | -4.83% | -1.02% | 4.79% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.46B | 46.06% | 44.70% | 52.36% | 47.07% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $19.76B | -79.85% | -76.11% | -65.14% | -35.16% |
| International Paper Company (IP) | $18.07B | -23.71% | -8.45% | 1.10% | 4.44% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $66.01B | 24.36% | 31.93% | 34.91% | 36.00% |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) | $15.99B | 37.07% | 34.54% | 36.58% | 48.35% |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU) | $13.69B | 30.25% | 36.90% | 36.81% | 34.64% |
Return Analysis
ROE
-21.3%
ROA
19.0%
Yum! Brands, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yum! Brands, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for YUM stock is -21.28%.
- Is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Yum! Brands, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of -21.28% is 20% below its 5-year average of -17.71%, near the low end of its 5-year range (-21.28%–-11.46%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for YUM stock is -20.36%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for YUM stock is -18.99%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for YUM stock is -17.71%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for YUM stock is -19.20%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for YUM stock is 14.31%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for YUM stock is -13.25%.
Yum! Brands, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -21.28% |
| 2024-12-31 | -19.43% |
| 2023-12-31 | -20.32% |
| 2022-12-31 | -14.93% |
| 2021-12-31 | -18.81% |
| 2020-12-31 | -11.46% |
| 2019-12-31 | -16.14% |
| 2018-12-31 | -19.45% |
| 2017-12-31 | -21.16% |
| 2016-12-31 | -29.05% |
| 2015-12-26 | 141.93% |
| 2014-12-27 | 67.94% |
| 2013-12-28 | 50.37% |
| 2012-12-29 | 74.14% |
| 2011-12-31 | 72.35% |
| 2010-12-25 | 73.48% |
| 2009-12-26 | 104.49% |
| 2008-12-27 | -860.71% |
| 2008-01-28 | 79.81% |
| 2006-12-31 | 57.34% |
| 2006-03-31 | 52.59% |
| 2004-12-25 | 46.39% |
| 2003-12-27 | 55.09% |
| 2002-12-28 | 98.15% |
| 2001-12-29 | 473.08% |
| 2000-12-30 | -128.26% |
| 1999-12-25 | -111.96% |
| 1998-12-26 | -38.26% |
| 1997-12-27 | 6.85% |
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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