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What is Restaurant Brands International EV-to-EBITDA?
Restaurant Brands InternationalQSR +2.26%86 EV-to-EBITDA is 14.69 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 21.26. GuruFocus rates QSR with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $79.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Restaurants companies, Restaurant Brands International ranks worse than 71.29% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Restaurant Brands International's enterprise value is $42,850 Mil.
Restaurant Brands International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,916 Mil. Therefore, Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 14.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
QSR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.84 Med: 21.26 Max: 28.8
Current: 14.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Restaurant Brands International was 28.80. The lowest was 13.84. And the median was 21.26.
QSR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 71.29% of 310
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 9.89
vs QSR: 14.79
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Restaurant Brands International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Restaurant Brands International's share price for today is $76.59.
Restaurant Brands International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.720.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart
For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Restaurant Brands International's current Enterprise Value is $42,850 Mil.
Restaurant Brands International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2,916 Mil.
* 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 (QSR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 14.69 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International. This is 31% below median its historical median of 21.26. Over the past decade, Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.84 to 28.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #221 out of 310 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Restaurant Brands International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.69 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 21.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.84 to a high of 28.80. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89. Restaurant Brands International's value of 14.69 is 48.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #221 out of 310 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Restaurant Brands International has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-EBITDA compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #221 out of 310 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Restaurant Brands International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89. Restaurant Brands International's value of 14.69 is 48.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Restaurant Brands International's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.84 to 28.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.26 vs. the industry median of 9.89, Restaurant Brands International 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Restaurants companies is 9.89, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Restaurant Brands International's current EV-to-EBITDA of 14.69 is 48.5% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Restaurant Brands International's current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.69, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 21.26. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.48, compared to a current price of $76.59 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.69, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 21.26 and 48.5% above the Restaurants industry median of 9.89. Restaurant Brands International's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Restaurant Brands International (QSR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 14.69 as of Aug. 14, 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 $76.59 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $79.48.
GuruFocus considers Restaurant Brands International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for QSR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 14.69 (31% below median its 10-year median of 21.26)
GF Value™: $79.48 vs. price of $76.59 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.5% above the Restaurants median (#221 of 310)
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 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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