YELP INC (YELP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:YELP - US9858171054 - Common Stock
30.29 USD
-0.3 (-0.98%)
30.22 USD
-0.07 (-0.23%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to YELP. YELP was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. YELP has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on YELP. With these ratings, YELP could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year YELP was profitable.
In the past year YELP had a positive cash flow from operations.
YELP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
YELP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of YELP (15.16%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.46%, YELP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of YELP (20.29%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for YELP is below the industry average of 13.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (20.29%) for YELP is above the 3 year average (11.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.16% | ||
| ROE | 20.46% | ||
| ROIC | 20.29% |
ROA(3y)8.95%
ROA(5y)5.79%
ROE(3y)12.07%
ROE(5y)7.84%
ROIC(3y)11.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
YELP's Profit Margin of 10.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YELP outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of YELP has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.35%, YELP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of YELP has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of YELP (90.47%) is better than 91.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of YELP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.23% | ||
| GM | 90.47% |
OM growth 3Y54.25%
OM growth 5Y26.2%
PM growth 3Y34.72%
PM growth 5Y18.46%
GM growth 3Y-0.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.56%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so YELP is creating value.
YELP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
YELP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
YELP has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
YELP has an Altman-Z score of 5.22. This indicates that YELP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
YELP has a better Altman-Z score (5.22) than 82.86% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for YELP. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.22 |
ROIC/WACC2.3
WACC8.82%
2.3 Liquidity
YELP has a Current Ratio of 2.99. This indicates that YELP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
YELP has a better Current ratio (2.99) than 75.71% of its industry peers.
YELP has a Quick Ratio of 2.99. This indicates that YELP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.99, YELP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 38.92% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, YELP shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 24.97% on average per year.
YELP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.35%.
YELP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.84% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.92%
EPS 3Y56.59%
EPS 5Y24.97%
EPS Q2Q%8.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.84%
Sales Q2Q%4.36%
3.2 Future
YELP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 26.76% yearly.
YELP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.74%
EPS Next 2Y24.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.96%
EPS Next 5Y26.76%
Revenue Next Year4.55%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y2.8%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.06, the valuation of YELP can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, YELP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
YELP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
YELP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.24.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of YELP indicates a rather cheap valuation: YELP is cheaper than 81.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
YELP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, YELP is valued cheaper than 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
95.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than YELP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of YELP may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as YELP's earnings are expected to grow with 20.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y24.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for YELP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
30.29
-0.3 (-0.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.58%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.98%
Ins Owner Change-6.71%
Market Cap1.86B
Revenue(TTM)1.47B
Net Income(TTM)150.02M
Analysts54.12
Price Target34.48 (13.83%)
Short Float %9.61%
Short Ratio6.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.77%
Min EPS beat(2)13.69%
Max EPS beat(2)15.84%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.04%
Min EPS beat(4)7.11%
Max EPS beat(4)15.84%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)53.6%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)52.09%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)109.94%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.09%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.39%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.59%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.39%
PT rev (1m)0.33%
PT rev (3m)-3.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.2 | ||
| P/B | 2.54 | ||
| P/tB | 3.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.32
EY7.66%
EPS(NY)2.96
Fwd EY9.77%
FCF(TTM)5.06
FCFY16.72%
OCF(TTM)5.83
OCFY19.25%
SpS23.86
BVpS11.92
TBVpS8.88
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number24.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.16% | ||
| ROE | 20.46% | ||
| ROCE | 24.3% | ||
| ROIC | 20.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 57.36% | ||
| OM | 13.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.23% | ||
| GM | 90.47% | ||
| FCFM | 21.23% |
ROA(3y)8.95%
ROA(5y)5.79%
ROE(3y)12.07%
ROE(5y)7.84%
ROIC(3y)11.39%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)21.01%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)30.75%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)13.64%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y65.74%
ROICexgc growth 5Y41.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y58.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y35.54%
OM growth 3Y54.25%
OM growth 5Y26.2%
PM growth 3Y34.72%
PM growth 5Y18.46%
GM growth 3Y-0.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.56%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 153.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 207.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.22 |
F-Score7
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC2.3
Cap/Depr(3y)75.78%
Cap/Depr(5y)70.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.89%
Profit Quality(3y)303.46%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.92%
EPS 3Y56.59%
EPS 5Y24.97%
EPS Q2Q%8.93%
EPS Next Y15.74%
EPS Next 2Y24.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.96%
EPS Next 5Y26.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.84%
Sales Q2Q%4.36%
Revenue Next Year4.55%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y2.8%
EBIT growth 1Y31.82%
EBIT growth 3Y71.26%
EBIT growth 5Y34.84%
EBIT Next Year160.25%
EBIT Next 3Y38.71%
EBIT Next 5Y28.15%
FCF growth 1Y30.39%
FCF growth 3Y10.45%
FCF growth 5Y8.23%
OCF growth 1Y32%
OCF growth 3Y10.35%
OCF growth 5Y6.89%
YELP INC / YELP FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for YELP INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to YELP.
Can you provide the valuation status for YELP INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to YELP INC (YELP). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is YELP INC (YELP) stock?
YELP INC (YELP) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of YELP INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for YELP INC (YELP) is 13.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.54.