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YELP

9/9 Score

Yelp Inc.

Analysis Date: February 2, 2026

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 20.3%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 16.4%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 25.3%

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 8.5%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: -2.6%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 90.5%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Communication Services

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.04x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 259.7%

Analysis Summary

This company demonstrates a solid financial foundation, with impressive returns on invested capital and equity, suggesting efficient use of its resources. The market also appears to recognize its value, as indicated by the reasonable valuation, and importantly, it possesses a powerful competitive advantage that should protect its future earnings for years to come. While growth is modest, the overall picture presents a compelling case for further investigation into this business.

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