Yelp Inc. (YELP) Fair Value 2026

YELP · Internet Content & Information ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

8.9 /10

32 fundamental signals · 11 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (18/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-27, Yelp Inc. (YELP) trades at $22.51, versus a $52.02 median fair value across its 11 active models — 131.1% above the current price. QOC: 8.9/10. Value Trap Risk: 18/100 (SAFE). 11/13 models active. Within that set, the Bayesian DCF component alone returns $126.22.

Key Facts

Ticker
YELP
Price
$22.51
Quality Score
8.9/10
Value Trap Risk
18/100
Models Active
11/13
Last Updated
Strength: Bayesian DCF suggests +460.7% upside with 70% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (11/13) may reduce confidence

Is Yelp Inc. (YELP) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 11-model valuation engine, Yelp Inc. (YELP) appears undervalued as of : the median of 11 independent fair value estimates is $52.02, 131.1% above the current price of $22.51. Estimates range from $9.52 to $126.22. YELP scores 8.9/10 on fundamental quality and 18/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.7% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,801 rated companies as of 2026-08-27. YELP’s +131.1% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Internet Content & Information sector median is -19.5%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Yelp Inc. Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give YELP?

11 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($22.51)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $126.22 +460.7%
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $10.36 -54.0%
Ensemble · Low Conviction
 $55.04 +144.5%
Scenario · High Conviction
 $100.18 +345.1%
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What Is YELP's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 11 independent models · $9.52 to $126.22

CirclFi's 11 active models place Yelp Inc. (YELP) between $9.52 and $126.22 per share, a spread of 224% of the median. The median of that range — $52.02 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for YELP, against a current price of $22.51.

Low · ML-RIVHigh · Bayesian DCF
$9.52median $52.02$126.22
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelML Residual Income$9.52
Most bullish modelBayesian DCF$126.22
Model agreement9 bullish · 2 bearishwide

A band this wide is itself the finding. When independent methods land far apart, they are reading a business whose value depends heavily on which lens you apply — volatile earnings, heavy reinvestment, or an asset base that cash-flow and asset-based methods score differently. That disagreement is information: it says the choice of method matters more than usual for YELP. Treat the median as one reading among several and compare the individual models below before acting.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on YELP, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Yelp Inc. (YELP) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Yelp Inc. is potentially undervalued at its current price of $22.51. Based on our 13-model framework, Yelp Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at a median fair value of $52.02 — representing +131.1% implied upside — with 9 out of 11 active models confirming this thesis. Model dispersion is worth noting: Bayesian DCF targets $126.22 (+460.7%), versus ML-RIV at $9.52 (-57.7%). This +518.5% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology. Among models with highest confidence, Bayesian DCF, EPV lean bearish — adding weight to the bearish side of the thesis.

What Do the Models Say About YELP?

11 of 13 models are currently active for YELP. Of these, 9 models suggest upside while 2 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for YELP is $52.02 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, returns $126.22 on its own, implying +460.7% upside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does YELP Rank in Internet Content & Information?

Among 77 Internet Content & Information stocks, YELP ranks #7 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 8.9/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 8.9 places YELP in the top tier.

See all Most Undervalued Internet Content & Information Stocks →

Yelp Inc.'s positioning within the Internet Content & Information segment means that customer acquisition cost (CAC) plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including enterprise adoption — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.

Is YELP a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns YELP a score of 18/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

11 of 13 models are active for Yelp Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Yelp Inc. earns a quality score of 8.9/10. This robust rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +518.5% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every YELP valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across YELP's 11 active models, average confidence is 50%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Yelp Inc. Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Internet Content & Information Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

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Read investment analysis: SPOT · PINS · UPWK · MTCH · NRDS · SOGP · ATHM · CMCM · GIFT · GOOG · META

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to YELP?

7 companies across all industries closest to YELP’s Quality of Company score of 8.9/10.

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Read investment analysis: DOCU · ERIE · CWCO · WAB · AIZ · TJX · NVDA

Where Does YELP Sit in CirclFi's Internet Content & Information Rankings?

YELP is ranked against every other Internet Content & Information stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Yelp Inc.’s Valuation?

What is Yelp Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Yelp Inc. (YELP)'s intrinsic value at $52.02 — the median of 11 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-27, ranging from $9.52 to $126.22. One component of that median, the Bayesian DCF, runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion and returns $126.22 on its own. The Quality of Company score is 8.9/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is YELP overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $22.51, 9 of 11 active models suggest YELP may be undervalued, while 2 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 11 fair value estimates is $52.02, 131.1% above the current price of $22.51 — a consensus view that YELP is undervalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Yelp Inc.'s business model in Internet Content & Information.

What does a Quality of Company score of 8.9 mean for YELP?

Yelp Inc.'s QOC of 8.9/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on YELP?

CirclFi analyzes YELP with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 11 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on YELP?

Of the 11 models currently active on YELP, Bayesian DCF is the most bullish at $126.22 per share, and ML Residual Income is the most bearish at $9.52. CirclFi's published fair value for YELP is the median of that range, $52.02, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 224% of the median — a wide spread, meaning the methods genuinely disagree and the median should carry less weight. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is YELP a value trap in 2026?

Yelp Inc.'s Value Trap score is 18/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 11-model valuation engine, Yelp Inc. (YELP) has a median fair value of $52.02 — 131.1% above the current price of $22.51 — as of 2026-08-27.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/YELP/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this YELP valuation
  • Financial statements: Yelp Inc. 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001345016) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for YELP as of ; valuations recomputed .

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