QSR (Restaurant Brands International) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $3.13 (As of Mar. 2026)

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QSR Restaurant Brands International Inc QSR
84 GF Score
Price $75.01
GF Value $85.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Restaurant Brands International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Restaurant Brands International QSR -2.77% 84 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.13 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates QSR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Restaurant Brands International's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.368. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $3.13 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Restaurant Brands International's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

As of today (2026-07-19), Restaurant Brands International's current stock price is $75.01. Restaurant Brands International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.13. Restaurant Brands International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 23.96.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Restaurant Brands International was 28.02. The lowest was 20.61. And the median was 23.93.


Restaurant Brands International  (NYSE:QSR) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Restaurant Brands International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=75.01/3.13
=23.96

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Restaurant Brands International was 28.02. The lowest was 20.61. And the median was 23.93.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Restaurant Brands International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Restaurant Brands International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Restaurant Brands International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Restaurant Brands International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Restaurant Brands International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Restaurant Brands International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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QSR vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Restaurant Brands International Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Restaurant Brands International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Restaurant Brands International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Restaurant Brands International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Restaurant Brands International's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.368/330.2130*330.2130
=0.368

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Restaurant Brands International Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.670 241.018 0.918
201609 0.868 241.428 1.187
201612 0.669 241.432 0.915
201703 0.598 243.801 0.810
201706 0.405 244.955 0.546
201709 0.729 246.819 0.975
201712 1.109 246.524 1.485
201803 -0.249 249.554 -0.329
201806 0.808 251.989 1.059
201809 0.747 252.439 0.977
201812 0.977 251.233 1.284
201903 0.319 254.202 0.414
201906 0.665 256.143 0.857
201909 0.889 256.759 1.143
201912 1.141 256.974 1.466
202003 0.249 258.115 0.319
202006 0.085 257.797 0.109
202009 0.809 260.280 1.026
202012 0.574 260.474 0.728
202103 0.540 264.877 0.673
202106 0.961 271.696 1.168
202109 1.045 274.310 1.258
202112 0.944 278.802 1.118
202203 0.489 287.504 0.562
202206 0.916 296.311 1.021
202209 0.824 296.808 0.917
202212 0.824 296.797 0.917
202303 0.169 301.836 0.185
202306 0.790 305.109 0.855
202309 0.889 307.789 0.954
202312 0.791 306.746 0.852
202403 0.269 312.332 0.284
202406 0.642 314.175 0.675
202409 1.068 315.301 1.119
202412 0.884 315.605 0.925
202503 0.118 319.799 0.122
202506 0.899 322.561 0.920
202509 1.162 324.800 1.181
202512 0.985 324.054 1.004
202603 0.368 330.213 0.368

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.13 mean?
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.13 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International and its competitors.
Is Restaurant Brands International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Restaurant Brands International's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.13. Overall, Restaurant Brands International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Restaurant Brands International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to MCD and SBUX?
Restaurant Brands International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.13 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Restaurants company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International and its competitors. Restaurant Brands International's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Restaurant Brands International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Restaurant Brands International (QSR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $85.71, compared to a current price of $75.01 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.13. Restaurant Brands International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Restaurant Brands International (QSR), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.13 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Restaurant Brands International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $75.01 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.71. GuruFocus considers Restaurant Brands International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for QSR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $3.13
  • GF Value™: $85.71 vs. price of $75.01 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the QSR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Restaurant Brands International Business Description

Address 5707 Waterford District Drive, Suite 300, P.O. Box 339, Miami, FL, USA, 33126
Restaurant Brands generates about $47 billion in system sales across more than 33,000 restaurants in over 120 markets, making it one of the largest restaurant companies globally. Its banners include Burger King (7,025 stores), Tim Hortons (4,586), Popeyes (3,578), and Firehouse Subs (1,449), concentrated in the US and Canada, with these brands also comprising 16,403 franchised international locations as of year-end 2025. The firm primarily earns revenue from franchise and property fees, supply chain sales within the Tim Hortons segment, company-operated restaurants, and advertising royalties.
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