YELP INC (YELP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

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-0.32 (-1.31%)
At close: Feb 9, 2026
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After Hours: 2/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Overall YELP gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated YELP against 69 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. YELP scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings could make YELP a good candidate 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.
  • YELP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years YELP 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years YELP had a positive operating cash flow.
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 better Return On Assets (15.16%) than 84.06% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of YELP (20.46%) is better than 88.41% of its industry peers.
  • YELP's Return On Invested Capital of 20.29% is amongst the best of the industry. YELP outperforms 85.51% of its industry peers.
  • YELP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.39%. This is below the industry average of 13.54%.
  • 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of YELP has grown nicely.
  • YELP has a better Operating Margin (13.35%) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of YELP has grown nicely.
  • YELP has a Gross Margin of 90.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. YELP outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • YELP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
  • 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

  • YELP has an Altman-Z score of 4.34. This indicates that YELP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • YELP's Altman-Z score of 4.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YELP outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • YELP has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 4.34
ROIC/WACC2.29
WACC8.86%
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

  • 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 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.
  • YELP has a Quick ratio of 2.99. This is in the better half of the industry: YELP outperforms 76.81% of its industry peers.
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.
  • YELP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.97% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, YELP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.35% in the last year.
  • 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 Y15.46%
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y24.51%
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.
  • 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 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 10.39 indicates a reasonable valuation of YELP.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, YELP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of YELP to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say YELP is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.07, which indicates a very decent valuation of YELP.
  • YELP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. YELP is cheaper than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.86. YELP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.39
Fwd PE 8.07
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of YELP indicates a rather cheap valuation: YELP is cheaper than 89.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of YELP indicates a rather cheap valuation: YELP is cheaper than 97.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.76
EV/EBITDA 4.57
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.
  • 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 24.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.67
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y24.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for YELP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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YELP INC

NYSE:YELP (2/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 24.1 0 (0%)

24.1

-0.32 (-1.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-12
Inst Owners104.58%
Inst Owner Change-0.25%
Ins Owners4.98%
Ins Owner Change9.76%
Market Cap1.48B
Revenue(TTM)1.47B
Net Income(TTM)150.02M
Analysts54.12
Price Target34.26 (42.16%)
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)4.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.38%
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 10.39
Fwd PE 8.07
P/S 1.01
P/FCF 4.76
P/OCF 4.13
P/B 2.02
P/tB 2.71
EV/EBITDA 4.57
EPS(TTM)2.32
EY9.63%
EPS(NY)2.99
Fwd EY12.39%
FCF(TTM)5.06
FCFY21.01%
OCF(TTM)5.83
OCFY24.19%
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 4.34
F-Score7
WACC8.86%
ROIC/WACC2.29
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 Y15.46%
EPS Next 2Y24.73%
EPS Next 3Y24.51%
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 10.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.02.