Yum! Brands Inc (YUM)

Return on equity (ROE)

		Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Dec 31, 2019
Net income	US$ in thousands	1,597,000	1,325,000	1,575,000	904,000	1,294,000
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	-7,858,000	-8,876,000	-8,373,000	-7,891,000	-8,016,000
ROE		—	—	—	—	—

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,597,000K ÷ $-7,858,000K
= —

To calculate Yum Brands Inc.'s return on equity (ROE), we need the values of net income and average shareholders' equity for each of the respective years. Unfortunately, the data provided in the table is insufficient to compute the ROE for any of the mentioned years.

Return on equity (ROE) is a key profitability ratio that measures a company's ability to generate profits from the investments made by its shareholders. A higher ROE indicates that a company is utilizing its equity effectively to generate income for its shareholders.

In order to assess Yum Brands Inc.'s performance in terms of ROE, we would require the specific financial figures for net income and shareholders' equity for each year. This information would help in calculating the ROE for each year and provide insights into the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder funds.