Yum! Brands, Inc. YUM NYSE

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) has shown moderate revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $6.8B to $8.2B (average +6.3%/yr). Net income reached $1.6B, reflecting solid earnings growth at +6.2%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 19%, which is high. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 46.2% (moderate), with a -2.1pp trend over the period. With a $45B market cap and MOAT composite score of 64/100, the company has a moderate competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (65/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 29-year history, the company was profitable in 28 of 29 years — an excellent long-term track record
• INCOME (70/100, Pass) — proves strong profitability and pricing power
• MOAT (64/100, Partial) — some competitive advantages are present but not dominant

Overall SharesGrow Score: 61/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.