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YELP INC (YELP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:YELP - US9858171054 - Common Stock

30.37 USD
+0.17 (+0.56%)
Last: 1/5/2026, 8:04:00 PM
30.37 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/5/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall YELP gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated YELP against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making YELP a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. YELP is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! 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 4 of the past 5 years.
YELP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 85.71% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 20.46%, YELP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
YELP has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. YELP outperforms 85.71% 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 13.70%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.23%, YELP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
YELP's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
YELP has a Operating Margin of 13.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: YELP outperforms 78.57% 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 91.43% 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), YELP is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, YELP has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for YELP has been reduced compared to 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

An Altman-Z score of 5.17 indicates that YELP is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.17, YELP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.86% 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 5.17
ROIC/WACC2.3
WACC8.83%
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 Current ratio of 2.99. This is in the better half of the industry: YELP outperforms 75.71% 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's Quick ratio of 2.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. YELP outperforms 75.71% 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.
YELP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.35%.
Measured over the past years, YELP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.84% on average per year.
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 Y15.74%
EPS Next 2Y24.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.96%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 13.09 indicates a correct valuation of YELP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, YELP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of YELP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.87), we can say YELP is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.26, which indicates a very decent valuation of YELP.
81.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than YELP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
YELP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.46.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.09
Fwd PE 10.26
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 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6
EV/EBITDA 6.09
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 20.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y24.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

YELP INC

NYSE:YELP (1/5/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 30.37 0 (0%)

30.37

+0.17 (+0.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners104.58%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.98%
Ins Owner Change-6.71%
Market Cap1.87B
Revenue(TTM)1.47B
Net Income(TTM)150.02M
Analysts54.12
Price Target34.48 (13.53%)
Short Float %9.61%
Short Ratio6.08
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)0.33%
PT rev (3m)-3.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.09
Fwd PE 10.26
P/S 1.27
P/FCF 6
P/OCF 5.21
P/B 2.55
P/tB 3.42
EV/EBITDA 6.09
EPS(TTM)2.32
EY7.64%
EPS(NY)2.96
Fwd EY9.74%
FCF(TTM)5.06
FCFY16.67%
OCF(TTM)5.83
OCFY19.2%
SpS23.86
BVpS11.92
TBVpS8.88
PEG (NY)0.83
PEG (5Y)0.52
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 5.17
F-Score7
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC2.3
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 Y15.74%
EPS Next 2Y24.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.96%
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 3Y38.71%
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

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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 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 valuation of YELP INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for YELP INC (YELP) is 13.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.55.