What is Restaurant Brands International LP Debt-to-EBITDA?
Restaurant Brands International LPRSTRF 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.74 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 6.37. GuruFocus rates RSTRF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Restaurants companies, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks worse than 79% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
RSTRF'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.01 Med: 6.37 Max: 9.44
Current: 5.84
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Restaurant Brands International LP was 9.44. The lowest was 5.01. And the median was 6.37.
RSTRF's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 79% of 300
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.905
vs RSTRF: 5.84
Restaurant Brands International LP (OTCPK:RSTRF) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Restaurant Brands International LP Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Restaurant Brands International LP Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
* 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 LP Debt-to-EBITDA Chart
RSTRF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 LP Debt-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Restaurant Brands International LP (RSTRF) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.74 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International LP. This is 10% below median its historical median of 6.37. Over the past decade, Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.01 to 9.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks #237 out of 300 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Restaurant Brands International LP's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.74 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 6.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.01 to a high of 9.44. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. Restaurant Brands International LP's value of 5.74 is 97.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks #237 out of 300 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Restaurant Brands International LP has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks #237 out of 300 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Restaurant Brands International LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91. Restaurant Brands International LP's value of 5.74 is 97.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Restaurant Brands International LP's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 5.01 to 9.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.37 vs. the industry median of 2.91, Restaurant Brands International LP has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 2.91, based on 300 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Restaurant Brands International LP's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.74 is 97.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International LP. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Restaurant Brands International LP's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.74, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 6.37. 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 LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Restaurant Brands International LP (RSTRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $92.75, compared to a current price of $72.33 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.74, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 6.37 and 97.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.91. Restaurant Brands International LP's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Restaurant Brands International LP (RSTRF), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.74 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 LP (RSTRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Restaurant Brands International LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $72.33 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of $92.75.
GuruFocus considers Restaurant Brands International LP to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RSTRF:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.74 (10% below median its 10-year median of 6.37)
GF Value™: $92.75 vs. price of $72.33 (22% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.6% above the Restaurants median (#237 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RSTRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Restaurant Brands International LP Business Description
Restaurant Brands International LP is a Canada-based firm. It owns, operates and franchises quick-service restaurants and possesses market recognition. The company has five segments Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (PLK), Firehouse Subs( FHS), Restaurant Holdings (RH) and International (INTL). It derives maximum profit from the Tim Hortons segment.
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