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
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, YELP scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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. 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

  • 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.
  • In the past 5 years YELP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of YELP (15.16%) is better than 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.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.49%, YELP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector 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
YELP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYELP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.23%, YELP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • YELP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of YELP (13.35%) is better than 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of YELP has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
YELP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYELP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 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 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 3.94 indicates that YELP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.94, YELP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 3.94
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC8.69%
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 2025 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.
  • The Current ratio of YELP (2.99) is better than 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.99, YELP is in the better half of 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 20.31%, 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 65.46% on average per year.
  • YELP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.75%.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, YELP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.99% on average per year.
  • 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.
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 9.39 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.
  • YELP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.26, the valuation of YELP can be described as very cheap.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
PE 9.39
Fwd PE 7.26
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 91.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 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 4.28
EV/EBITDA 3.85
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 28.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.66%
EPS Next 3Y28.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

YELP INC

NYSE:YELP (2/18/2026, 8:08:24 PM)

After market: 21.5 -0.19 (-0.88%)

21.69

+1.01 (+4.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)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 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 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 3.85
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 RankSector 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 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 3.94
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.