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YELP INC (YELP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:YELP - US9858171054 - Common Stock

28.8 USD
-0.05 (-0.17%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:06:35 PM
28.8 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:06:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. YELP may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, YELP could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year YELP was profitable.
YELP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of YELP (15.22%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
YELP has a better Return On Equity (19.98%) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
YELP has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.82%) than 87.14% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for YELP is in line with the industry average of 13.21%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.82%) for YELP is above the 3 year average (11.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.22%
ROE 19.98%
ROIC 19.82%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of YELP (10.28%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
YELP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of YELP (13.49%) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
YELP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
YELP's Gross Margin of 90.63% is amongst the best of the industry. YELP outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
YELP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.49%
PM (TTM) 10.28%
GM 90.63%
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 2015 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.
The number of shares outstanding for YELP has been reduced compared to 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.
YELP Yearly Shares OutstandingYELP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

YELP has an Altman-Z score of 5.52. This indicates that YELP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.52, YELP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
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 5.52
ROIC/WACC1.99
WACC9.96%
YELP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYELP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.27 indicates that YELP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.27, YELP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.27 indicates that YELP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.27, YELP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.27
Quick Ratio 3.27
YELP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYELP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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.
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.
Looking at the last year, YELP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.35% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, YELP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.84% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, YELP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.70% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, YELP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.02%
EPS Next 2Y19.96%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
EPS Next 5Y26.7%
Revenue Next Year4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.14%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
YELP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYELP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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 12.41 indicates a correct valuation of YELP.
YELP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. YELP is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
YELP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.42, the valuation of YELP can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, YELP is valued a bit cheaper than 75.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. YELP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.41
Fwd PE 10.42
YELP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsYELP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, YELP is valued cheaper than 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, YELP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.37
EV/EBITDA 6.05
YELP Per share dataYELP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

YELP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
YELP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as YELP's earnings are expected to grow with 18.07% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y19.96%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for YELP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

YELP INC

NYSE:YELP (11/21/2025, 8:06:35 PM)

After market: 28.8 0 (0%)

28.8

-0.05 (-0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners101.46%
Inst Owner Change-0.06%
Ins Owners5.03%
Ins Owner Change-8.34%
Market Cap1.82B
Revenue(TTM)1.47B
Net Income(TTM)149.14M
Analysts54.12
Price Target36.12 (25.42%)
Short Float %8.63%
Short Ratio6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)10.4%
Min EPS beat(2)7.11%
Max EPS beat(2)13.69%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.85%
Min EPS beat(4)7.11%
Max EPS beat(4)31.11%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)66.65%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)47.23%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)657.25%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.39%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.96%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.74%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.34%
PT rev (1m)1.07%
PT rev (3m)-7.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.41
Fwd PE 10.42
P/S 1.25
P/FCF 6.37
P/OCF 5.52
P/B 2.43
P/tB 3.27
EV/EBITDA 6.05
EPS(TTM)2.32
EY8.06%
EPS(NY)2.76
Fwd EY9.59%
FCF(TTM)4.52
FCFY15.69%
OCF(TTM)5.22
OCFY18.13%
SpS23.01
BVpS11.84
TBVpS8.82
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)0.5
Graham Number24.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.22%
ROE 19.98%
ROCE 23.74%
ROIC 19.82%
ROICexc 31.23%
ROICexgc 49.1%
OM 13.49%
PM (TTM) 10.28%
GM 90.63%
FCFM 19.64%
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 116.82%
Cap/Sales 3.05%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 140.92%
Profit Quality 191.08%
Current Ratio 3.27
Quick Ratio 3.27
Altman-Z 5.52
F-Score7
WACC9.96%
ROIC/WACC1.99
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 Y15.02%
EPS Next 2Y19.96%
EPS Next 3Y18.07%
EPS Next 5Y26.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.84%
Sales Q2Q%4.36%
Revenue Next Year4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.14%
Revenue Next 5Y3.11%
EBIT growth 1Y41.95%
EBIT growth 3Y71.26%
EBIT growth 5Y34.84%
EBIT Next Year154.73%
EBIT Next 3Y39.18%
EBIT Next 5Y29.16%
FCF growth 1Y39.9%
FCF growth 3Y10.45%
FCF growth 5Y8.23%
OCF growth 1Y39.3%
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.


What is the valuation status of YELP INC (YELP) stock?

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 financial health of YELP INC (YELP) stock?

The financial health rating of YELP INC (YELP) is 9 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for YELP stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of YELP INC (YELP) is expected to grow by 15.02% in the next year.