Restaurant Brands International(QSR) - Stock detail

Restaurant Brands International

US
QSR
Restaurant Brands International Inc.(Listing date: 12/15/2014)

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is an unlimited liability company incorporated on August 25, 2014 under the laws of British Columbia, and continued as a corporation under the laws of Canada on October 23, 2014. The purpose of this company is to indirectly hold Tim Hortons and Burger King after the completion of the merger. To date, the company has not taken any actions other than the merger, such as equity financing for Berkshire. On December 8, 2014, the company changed its name from "9060669 Canada Inc." to "Restaurant Brands International Inc.".

AI Rating

Rating methodology
Latest close (chg%)73.90+0.96%
Buy price
74.30
Target price83.00
Sell price70.80
P/E TTM36.55
P/E22.83
Confidence70%
Risk score65/100
AI Summary
The committee recommends a Buy based on a confirmed fundamental inflection point (Burger King U.S. turnaround driving 112% YoY net income growth) that the market has not fully priced in. High leverage is viewed as a strategic tool for a franchise royalty business with proven, growing cash flows. Technicals show bearish exhaustion aligning with fundamentals. A strict stop-loss manages the identified financial risks.

Alpha Score

0-10
  • Trend（Score 0/10）

    No summary available

  • Valuation（Score 4/10）

    The stock appears overvalued on a trailing P/E basis (36.55) but more reasonable on a forward P/E basis (22.83), suggesting the market is pricing in significant expected earnings growth. The high P/B ratio (7.80) is less relevant due to the franchise business model's intangible brand value. A fundamental price range of $69.84 to $97.00 is derived based on forward earnings estimates.

  • Financial strength（Score 3/10）
    The company's financial health shows significant risks with a tight liquidity position (current ratio 0.99) and a very high Debt-to-Asset ratio of 78.73%, indicating a heavily leveraged capital structure. While the franchise model generates strong cash flows, the balance sheet is highly leveraged and liquidity is constrained, resulting in a moderate to weak overall financial health assessment.
  • Profitability（Score 7/10）
    Profitability shows a mixed but generally improving picture, with a remarkable surge in Q1 2026 where net income grew 112.58% and net margin reached 19.66%. Annual revenue grew healthily in 2025, though annual net income declined. Return on Equity (TTM) is exceptionally high at 27.07%, magnified by leverage, while Return on Assets is more modest at 3.79%. Gross margins have remained stable.
  • Sentiment（Score 8/10）
    The latest news flow for Restaurant Brands International (QSR) is predominantly positive, centering on strong fundamental performance from its flagship brand and powerful validation from respected investors, supporting a short-term bullish outlook.
Latest price
$73.90+0.96%
Market cap25.64B
P/E TTM36.55
P/E22.83
Volume4.31M
Turnover317.73M