Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 28.26%
Is Yum! Brands, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Yum! Brands, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 28.26% is 19% below its 5-year average of 35.06%, near the low end of its 5-year range (28.18%–42.76%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is 28.26% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 8.79% (30.98%).
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YUM Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
YUM Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
YUM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
28.26%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
30.98%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
34.86%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
35.06%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
38.44%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
32.41%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
29.05%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.93%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-19.40%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-26.48%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-12.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-2.74%
YUM Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | — | 28.26% | 30.98% | 34.86% | 35.06% |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) | $39.13B | 18.97% | 18.28% | 16.75% | 13.86% |
| eBay Inc. (EBAY) | $48.06B | 14.36% | 13.88% | 11.58% | 11.14% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $56.36B | 0.75% | 1.26% | 1.78% | 1.23% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.46B | 22.76% | 24.69% | 27.60% | 23.95% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $18.55B | -27.94% | -30.63% | -36.01% | -31.54% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $65.15B | 11.57% | 15.04% | 16.70% | 16.54% |
| International Paper Company (IP) | $16.87B | -7.64% | -2.55% | 2.23% | 2.89% |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) | $15.99B | 13.87% | 15.24% | 15.38% | 19.52% |
| DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) | $14.28B | -0.26% | -9.99% | -26.06% | -30.48% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
28.3%
ROE
-21.3%
Yum! Brands, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Yum! Brands, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for YUM stock is 28.26%.
- Is Yum! Brands, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Yum! Brands, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 28.26% is 19% below its 5-year average of 35.06%, near the low end of its 5-year range (28.18%–42.76%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for YUM stock is 30.98%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for YUM stock is 34.86%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for YUM stock is 35.06%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for YUM stock is 38.44%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for YUM stock is 32.41%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for YUM stock is 29.05%.
Yum! Brands, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 28.26% |
| 2024-12-31 | 33.71% |
| 2023-12-31 | 40.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | 37.43% |
| 2021-12-31 | 42.76% |
| 2020-12-31 | 28.18% |
| 2019-12-31 | 43.43% |
| 2018-12-31 | 61.12% |
| 2017-12-31 | 38.98% |
| 2016-12-31 | 30.49% |
| 2015-12-26 | 17.94% |
| 2014-12-27 | 17.91% |
| 2013-12-28 | 18.97% |
| 2012-12-29 | 25.17% |
| 2011-12-31 | 21.79% |
| 2010-12-25 | 19.99% |
| 2009-12-26 | 22.21% |
| 2008-12-27 | 23.60% |
| 2008-01-28 | 18.94% |
| 2006-12-31 | 19.33% |
| 2006-03-31 | 19.90% |
| 2004-12-25 | 19.23% |
| 2003-12-27 | 17.72% |
| 2002-12-28 | 16.96% |
| 2001-12-29 | 17.73% |
| 2000-12-30 | 17.24% |
| 1999-12-25 | 19.43% |
| 1998-12-26 | 14.33% |
| 1997-12-27 | 18.45% |
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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