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What is Restaurant Brands International LP Debt-to-Equity?
Restaurant Brands International LPRSTRF 86 Debt-to-Equity is 2.97 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 3.21. GuruFocus rates RSTRF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $92.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Restaurants companies, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks worse than 86.75% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
RSTRF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33 Med: 3.21 Max: 3.86
Current: 2.97
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Restaurant Brands International LP was 3.86. The lowest was 1.33. And the median was 3.21.
RSTRF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 86.75% of 317
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.91
vs RSTRF: 2.97
Restaurant Brands International LP (OTCPK:RSTRF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Restaurant Brands International LP Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Restaurant Brands International LP Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity Chart
RSTRF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Restaurant Brands International LP (RSTRF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.97 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International LP and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.21. Over the past decade, Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.33 to 3.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks #275 out of 317 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Restaurant Brands International LP's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.97 is near median its 10-year median of 3.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 3.86. The Restaurants industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Restaurant Brands International LP's value of 2.97 is 226.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks #275 out of 317 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-Equity compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks #275 out of 317 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Restaurant Brands International LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91. Restaurant Brands International LP's value of 2.97 is 226.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Restaurant Brands International LP's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.33 to 3.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.21 vs. the industry median of 0.91, 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-Equity for a Restaurants company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Restaurants companies is 0.91, based on 317 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity of 2.97 is 226.4% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International LP and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.91 — 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-Equity is 2.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.21. 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 $92.93, compared to a current price of $72.33 — trading 22.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.21 and 226.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.91. 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Restaurant Brands International LP (RSTRF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.97 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 22.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $92.93.
GuruFocus considers Restaurant Brands International LP to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RSTRF:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.97 (near median its 10-year median of 3.21)
GF Value™: $92.93 vs. price of $72.33 (22.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 226.4% above the Restaurants median (#275 of 317)
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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