Yum China Competitors

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Profitability

This table compares Yum China and Chipotle Mexican Grill's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings for Yum China and Chipotle Mexican Grill, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Yum China presently has a consensus price target of $57.6750, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. Chipotle Mexican Grill has a consensus price target of $1,526.9655, suggesting a potential upside of 2.83%. Given Chipotle Mexican Grill's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Chipotle Mexican Grill is more favorable than Yum China.

Risk & Volatility

Yum China has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Chipotle Mexican Grill has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Yum China and Chipotle Mexican Grill's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Yum China has higher revenue and earnings than Chipotle Mexican Grill. Yum China is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Chipotle Mexican Grill, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.6% of Yum China shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of Chipotle Mexican Grill shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Yum China shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Chipotle Mexican Grill shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Chipotle Mexican Grill beats Yum China on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) and Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and profitability.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Yum China and Yum! Brands' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Yum! Brands has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Yum China. Yum! Brands is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Yum China, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Yum China and Yum! Brands, as provided by MarketBeat.

Yum China presently has a consensus price target of $57.6750, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. Yum! Brands has a consensus price target of $104.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.49%. Given Yum! Brands' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Yum! Brands is more favorable than Yum China.

Dividends

Yum China pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Yum! Brands pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Yum China pays out 12.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Yum! Brands pays out 56.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Yum China has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Yum! Brands has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Yum China and Yum! Brands' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Yum China has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Yum! Brands has a beta of 0.93, suggesting that its stock price is 7% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.6% of Yum China shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.2% of Yum! Brands shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Yum China shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Yum! Brands shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Yum! Brands beats Yum China on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) and Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and target prices for Restaurant Brands International and Yum China, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Restaurant Brands International presently has a consensus target price of $65.1818, suggesting a potential upside of 4.98%. Yum China has a consensus target price of $57.6750, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. Given Restaurant Brands International's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Restaurant Brands International is more favorable than Yum China.

Profitability

This table compares Restaurant Brands International and Yum China's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Restaurant Brands International and Yum China's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Yum China has higher revenue and earnings than Restaurant Brands International. Restaurant Brands International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Yum China, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Restaurant Brands International has a beta of 1.19, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Yum China has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Restaurant Brands International pays an annual dividend of $2.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Yum China pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Restaurant Brands International pays out 76.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Yum China pays out 12.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Restaurant Brands International has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years and Yum China has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Restaurant Brands International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

79.5% of Restaurant Brands International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of Yum China shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of Restaurant Brands International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Yum China shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Restaurant Brands International beats Yum China on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) and Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Yum China and Darden Restaurants' revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Yum China has higher revenue and earnings than Darden Restaurants. Yum China is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Darden Restaurants, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Yum China pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Darden Restaurants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Yum China pays out 12.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Darden Restaurants pays out 47.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Yum China has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Yum China and Darden Restaurants' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Yum China has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Darden Restaurants has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

81.6% of Yum China shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 89.4% of Darden Restaurants shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Yum China shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Darden Restaurants shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for Yum China and Darden Restaurants, as reported by MarketBeat.

Yum China currently has a consensus target price of $57.6750, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. Darden Restaurants has a consensus target price of $114.1833, suggesting a potential downside of 17.87%. Given Yum China's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Yum China is more favorable than Darden Restaurants.

Summary

Yum China beats Darden Restaurants on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) and Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Yum China and Aramark's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Yum China has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Aramark. Aramark is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Yum China, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Yum China pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Aramark pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Yum China pays out 12.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Aramark pays out -258.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Yum China has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Aramark has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Aramark is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Profitability

This table compares Yum China and Aramark's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Yum China has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its share price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Aramark has a beta of 1.88, suggesting that its share price is 88% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

81.6% of Yum China shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.5% of Aramark shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Yum China shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.3% of Aramark shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Yum China and Aramark, as reported by MarketBeat.

Yum China presently has a consensus price target of $57.6750, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. Aramark has a consensus price target of $31.4167, suggesting a potential downside of 18.61%. Given Yum China's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Yum China is more favorable than Aramark.

Summary

Yum China beats Aramark on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) and Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends and risk.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Yum China and Texas Roadhouse's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Yum China has higher revenue and earnings than Texas Roadhouse. Yum China is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Texas Roadhouse, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Yum China and Texas Roadhouse's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Yum China has a beta of 0.87, indicating that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Texas Roadhouse has a beta of 1, indicating that its stock price has a similar volatility profile to the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.6% of Yum China shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.7% of Texas Roadhouse shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Yum China shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.2% of Texas Roadhouse shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Yum China and Texas Roadhouse, as reported by MarketBeat.

Yum China presently has a consensus price target of $57.6750, suggesting a potential downside of 3.62%. Texas Roadhouse has a consensus price target of $75.75, suggesting a potential downside of 17.48%. Given Yum China's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Yum China is more favorable than Texas Roadhouse.

Summary

Yum China beats Texas Roadhouse on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.