YELP INC (YELP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:YELP • US9858171054
21.69 USD
+1.01 (+4.88%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
21.5 USD
-0.19 (-0.88%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:08:24 PM
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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. YELP scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, YELP could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.
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 each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years YELP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- YELP's Return On Assets of 15.16% is amongst the best of the industry. YELP outperforms 85.51% of its industry peers.
- YELP has a Return On Equity of 20.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. YELP outperforms 89.86% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of YELP (17.49%) is better than 85.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.16% | ||
| ROE | 20.46% | ||
| ROIC | 17.49% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.23%, YELP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of YELP has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.35%, YELP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- YELP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- YELP has a better Gross Margin (90.47%) than 91.30% 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 3Y29.83%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y48.39%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.32%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), YELP is creating value.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- YELP has an Altman-Z score of 3.80. This indicates that YELP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.80, YELP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.16% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC8.69%
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's Current ratio of 2.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YELP outperforms 76.81% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.99 indicates that YELP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- YELP's Quick ratio of 2.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YELP outperforms 76.81% of its industry peers.
| 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 20.31% 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 65.46% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.75% in the past year.
- YELP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.31%
EPS 3Y65.46%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.75%
Revenue growth 3Y7.07%
Revenue growth 5Y10.91%
Sales Q2Q%-0.54%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 28.99% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, YELP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.63% on average per year.
EPS Next Y29.31%
EPS Next 2Y26.66%
EPS Next 3Y28.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.81%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.39, the valuation of YELP can be described as very reasonable.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. YELP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.26 indicates a rather cheap valuation of YELP.
- 82.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than YELP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.16. YELP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 94.20% 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 98.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
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 28.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.66%
EPS Next 3Y28.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for YELP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
21.69
+1.01 (+4.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners104.58%
Inst Owner Change-3.58%
Ins Owners4.98%
Ins Owner Change9.62%
Market Cap1.33B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)150.02M
Analysts54.12
Price Target34.26 (57.95%)
Short Float %11.35%
Short Ratio5.8
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)-0.66%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.82 | ||
| P/tB | 2.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
EPS(TTM)2.31
EY10.65%
EPS(NY)2.99
Fwd EY13.77%
FCF(TTM)5.06
FCFY23.35%
OCF(TTM)5.83
OCFY26.88%
SpS23.86
BVpS11.92
TBVpS8.88
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number24.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.16% | ||
| ROE | 20.46% | ||
| ROCE | 24.3% | ||
| ROIC | 17.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 29.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 49.46% | ||
| OM | 13.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.23% | ||
| GM | 90.47% | ||
| FCFM | 21.23% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y29.83%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y48.39%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.32%
GM growth 5Y-0.69%
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 | 3.8 |
F-Score7
WACC8.69%
ROIC/WACC2.01
Cap/Depr(3y)84.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.68%
Profit Quality(3y)230.37%
Profit Quality(5y)319.44%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.31%
EPS 3Y65.46%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1.61%
EPS Next Y29.31%
EPS Next 2Y26.66%
EPS Next 3Y28.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.75%
Revenue growth 3Y7.07%
Revenue growth 5Y10.91%
Sales Q2Q%-0.54%
Revenue Next Year2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.81%
Revenue Next 3Y2.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y31.82%
EBIT growth 3Y39.01%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year78.27%
EBIT Next 3Y23.13%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y18.96%
FCF growth 3Y26.39%
FCF growth 5Y18.49%
OCF growth 1Y21.94%
OCF growth 3Y24.6%
OCF growth 5Y16.06%
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 9.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.82.