YELP INC (YELP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:YELP - US9858171054 - Common Stock
30.45 USD
-0.58 (-1.87%)
30.45 USD
0 (0%)
Overall YELP gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated YELP against 70 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. This makes YELP very considerable for value and quality investing!
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.
In the past 5 years YELP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 15.16%, YELP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of YELP (20.46%) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
YELP's Return On Invested Capital of 20.29% is amongst the best of the industry. YELP outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for YELP is below the industry average of 14.04%.
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 Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
YELP has a better Profit Margin (10.23%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of YELP has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.35%, YELP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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 91.43% 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 3Y54.25%
OM growth 5Y26.2%
PM growth 3Y34.72%
PM growth 5Y18.46%
GM growth 3Y-0.43%
GM growth 5Y-0.56%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), YELP is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for YELP has been reduced compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
YELP has an Altman-Z score of 5.20. This indicates that YELP is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
YELP has a Altman-Z score of 5.20. This is amongst the best in the industry. YELP outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
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 | 5.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC10.51%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.99, YELP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.86% of the companies in the same industry.
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 better Quick ratio (2.99) than 72.86% 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 38.92% over the past year.
YELP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 24.97% yearly.
YELP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.35%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, YELP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.76% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, YELP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.21%
EPS Next 2Y18.99%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
EPS Next 5Y26.76%
Revenue Next Year4.69%
Revenue Next 2Y3.81%
Revenue Next 3Y3.6%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.13 indicates a correct valuation of YELP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, YELP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.50. YELP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.20 indicates a reasonable valuation of YELP.
YELP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. YELP is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
YELP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.93.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.2 |
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 82.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, YELP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
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 16.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y18.99%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for YELP!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
30.45
-0.58 (-1.87%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.29%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners5.02%
Ins Owner Change-6.66%
Market Cap1.87B
Revenue(TTM)1.47B
Net Income(TTM)150.02M
Analysts54.12
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %9.03%
Short Ratio5.6
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)-4.83%
PT rev (3m)-3.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.22 | ||
| P/B | 2.55 | ||
| P/tB | 3.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.16 |
EPS(TTM)2.32
EY7.62%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY8.93%
FCF(TTM)5.06
FCFY16.63%
OCF(TTM)5.83
OCFY19.15%
SpS23.86
BVpS11.92
TBVpS8.88
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)0.53
Graham Number24.95
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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 | 5.2 |
F-Score7
WACC10.51%
ROIC/WACC1.93
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 Y15.21%
EPS Next 2Y18.99%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
EPS Next 5Y26.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.35%
Revenue growth 3Y11.02%
Revenue growth 5Y6.84%
Sales Q2Q%4.36%
Revenue Next Year4.69%
Revenue Next 2Y3.81%
Revenue Next 3Y3.6%
Revenue Next 5Y2.8%
EBIT growth 1Y31.82%
EBIT growth 3Y71.26%
EBIT growth 5Y34.84%
EBIT Next Year158.77%
EBIT Next 3Y38.84%
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.
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 15.21% in the next year.