What is Restaurant Brands International EV-to-FCF?
Restaurant Brands InternationalQSR +0.43%84 EV-to-FCF is 27.01 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 34.78. GuruFocus rates QSR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Restaurants companies, Restaurant Brands International ranks worse than 69.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
QSR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.19 Med: 34.78 Max: 54.4
Current: 27.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Restaurant Brands International was 54.40. The lowest was 21.19. And the median was 34.78.
QSR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 69.78% of 278
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.705
vs QSR: 27.85
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 (NYSE:QSR) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $75.26.
Restaurant Brands International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.840.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Restaurant Brands International EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Restaurant Brands International EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Restaurant Brands International's current Enterprise Value is $42,242 Mil.
Restaurant Brands International's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,564 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-FCF of 27.01 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 34.78. Over the past decade, Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 21.19 to 54.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #194 out of 278 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Restaurant Brands International's EV-to-FCF too high?
Restaurant Brands International's current EV-to-FCF of 27.01 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 34.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.19 to a high of 54.40. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.71. Restaurant Brands International's value of 27.01 is 52.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #194 out of 278 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-FCF compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #194 out of 278 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Restaurant Brands International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.71. Restaurant Brands International's value of 27.01 is 52.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Restaurant Brands International's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 21.19 to 54.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.78 vs. the industry median of 17.71, 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-FCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.71, based on 278 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Restaurant Brands International's current EV-to-FCF of 27.01 is 52.6% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Restaurant Brands International's current EV-to-FCF is 27.01, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 34.78. 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 $85.70, compared to a current price of $75.26 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 27.01, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 34.78 and 52.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.71. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Restaurant Brands International (QSR), the current EV-to-FCF is 27.01 as of Jul. 12, 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 $75.26 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.70.
GuruFocus considers Restaurant Brands International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for QSR:
EV-to-FCF: 27.01 (22% below median its 10-year median of 34.78)
GF Value™: $85.70 vs. price of $75.26 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.6% above the Restaurants median (#194 of 278)
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
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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