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
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!.
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.
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 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
- 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 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
- 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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.94 |
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.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.99 |
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.26 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.85 |
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%
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 | 3.85 |
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 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 | 3.94 |
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.