YELP INC (YELP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:YELP • US9858171054

24.42 USD
+0.38 (+1.58%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
24.42 USD
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After Hours: 2/6/2026, 4:04:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to YELP. YELP was compared to 69 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. YELP scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on YELP. These ratings would make YELP suitable for value and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • YELP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
YELP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYELP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • YELP has a Return On Assets of 15.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. YELP outperforms 85.51% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of YELP (20.46%) is better than 88.41% of its industry peers.
  • YELP has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. YELP outperforms 85.51% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for YELP is below the industry average of 13.52%.
  • 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 RankSector 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
YELP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYELP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • YELP has a better Profit Margin (10.23%) than 79.71% of its industry peers.
  • YELP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • YELP has a Operating Margin of 13.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: YELP outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of YELP has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 90.47%, YELP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • YELP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
YELP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYELP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for YELP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • YELP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • 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.
YELP Yearly Shares OutstandingYELP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
YELP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYELP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.28 indicates that YELP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of YELP (4.28) is better than 78.26% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.28
ROIC/WACC2.27
WACC8.93%
YELP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYELP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that YELP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • YELP's Current ratio of 2.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YELP outperforms 76.81% 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 76.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.99
Quick Ratio 2.99
YELP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYELP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • YELP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 38.92%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.97% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, YELP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.80% on average per year.
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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
  • 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.
YELP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYELP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B
YELP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYELP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.53 indicates a reasonable valuation of YELP.
  • 76.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than YELP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, YELP is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.25, the valuation of YELP can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of YELP indicates a rather cheap valuation: YELP is cheaper than 81.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • YELP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.53
Fwd PE 8.25
YELP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsYELP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 88.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than YELP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, YELP is valued cheaper than 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.82
EV/EBITDA 4.47
YELP Per share dataYELP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

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.
  • YELP's earnings are expected to grow with 20.96% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y24.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • YELP does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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YELP INC

NYSE:YELP (2/6/2026, 4:04:28 PM)

After market: 24.42 0 (0%)

24.42

+0.38 (+1.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-12
Inst Owners104.58%
Inst Owner Change-0.61%
Ins Owners4.98%
Ins Owner Change-6.42%
Market Cap1.50B
Revenue(TTM)1.47B
Net Income(TTM)150.02M
Analysts54.12
Price Target34.26 (40.29%)
Short Float %10.11%
Short Ratio5.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-0.66%
PT rev (3m)-5.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)9.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.53
Fwd PE 8.25
P/S 1.02
P/FCF 4.82
P/OCF 4.19
P/B 2.05
P/tB 2.75
EV/EBITDA 4.47
EPS(TTM)2.32
EY9.5%
EPS(NY)2.96
Fwd EY12.12%
FCF(TTM)5.06
FCFY20.74%
OCF(TTM)5.83
OCFY23.88%
SpS23.86
BVpS11.92
TBVpS8.88
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)0.42
Graham Number24.95
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.28
F-Score7
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC2.27
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 3Y38.64%
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 9 / 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 10.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.05.