Yum! Brands Inc (YUM) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Yum! Brands Inc (YUM) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.057x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($416.00 Million) by net assets ($-7.28 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See YUM cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Yum! Brands Inc - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1997–2025)
This chart illustrates how Yum! Brands Inc's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
Yum! Brands Inc Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Yum! Brands Inc ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
ASE TECHN.HLDG.CO.LTD.
F:2DQ
|
N/A |
|
Infosys Limited
F:IOY
|
0.095x |
|
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
NYSE:ITUB
|
-0.024x |
|
MSCI Inc
NYSE:MSCI
|
-0.111x |
|
Entergy Corporation
NYSE:ETR
|
0.126x |
|
RWE Aktiengesellschaft
F:RWEA
|
0.095x |
|
Argen-X
F:1AE
|
N/A |
|
WUS Printed Circuit Kunshan Co Ltd
SHE:002463
|
0.059x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Yum! Brands Inc (1997–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Yum! Brands Inc from 1997 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see YUM stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $-7.32 Billion | $2.01 Billion | -0.274x | -24.27% |
| 2024-12-31 | $-7.65 Billion | $1.69 Billion | -0.221x | -8.26% |
| 2023-12-31 | $-7.86 Billion | $1.60 Billion | -0.204x | -26.89% |
| 2022-12-31 | $-8.88 Billion | $1.43 Billion | -0.161x | +21.09% |
| 2021-12-31 | $-8.37 Billion | $1.71 Billion | -0.204x | -23.20% |
| 2020-12-31 | $-7.89 Billion | $1.30 Billion | -0.165x | -0.81% |
| 2019-12-31 | $-8.02 Billion | $1.31 Billion | -0.164x | -10.56% |
| 2018-12-31 | $-7.93 Billion | $1.18 Billion | -0.148x | +8.76% |
| 2017-12-31 | $-6.33 Billion | $1.03 Billion | -0.163x | +26.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | $-5.66 Billion | $1.25 Billion | -0.221x | -110.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | $969.00 Million | $2.14 Billion | 2.207x | +72.80% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.60 Billion | $2.05 Billion | 1.277x | +33.12% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.23 Billion | $2.14 Billion | 0.960x | -5.75% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.25 Billion | $2.29 Billion | 1.018x | -10.10% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.92 Billion | $2.17 Billion | 1.133x | -3.95% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.67 Billion | $1.97 Billion | 1.179x | -6.44% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.11 Billion | $1.40 Billion | 1.260x | +109.61% |
| 2008-12-31 | $-112.00 Million | $1.47 Billion | -13.116x | -1053.36% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.14 Billion | $1.57 Billion | 1.376x | +51.84% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.44 Billion | $1.30 Billion | 0.906x | +3.21% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.45 Billion | $1.27 Billion | 0.878x | +23.80% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.59 Billion | $1.13 Billion | 0.709x | -24.58% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.12 Billion | $1.05 Billion | 0.940x | -48.67% |
| 2002-12-31 | $594.00 Million | $1.09 Billion | 1.832x | -77.10% |
| 2001-12-31 | $104.00 Million | $832.00 Million | 8.000x | +624.64% |
| 2000-12-31 | $-322.00 Million | $491.00 Million | -1.525x | -51.14% |
| 1999-12-31 | $-560.00 Million | $565.00 Million | -1.009x | -74.09% |
| 1998-12-31 | $-1.16 Billion | $674.00 Million | -0.580x | -15.91% |
| 1997-12-31 | $-1.62 Billion | $810.00 Million | -0.500x | -- |
About Yum! Brands Inc
Yum! Brands, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises traditional and non-traditional quick service restaurants in the United States, China, and internationally. The company operates in four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division. It also operates restaurants under the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit B… Read more