Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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TSX:QSR Restaurant Brands International Inc TSX:QSR
89 GF Score
Price C$104.19
GF Value C$120.45
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Restaurant Brands International Moat Score?

Restaurant Brands International TSX:QSR -0.71% 89 Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:QSR with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of C$120.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Restaurants companies, Restaurant Brands International ranks better than 98.91% on this metric.

Restaurant Brands International has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Restaurant Brands International has Wide Moat: Restaurant Brands International Inc benefits from strong brand strength with well-known franchises like Burger King and Tim Hortons. It has a superior distribution network and significant pricing power, supported by economies of scale.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Restaurant Brands International might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Restaurant Brands International  (TSX:QSR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Restaurant Brands International Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:QSR vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Moat Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Restaurant Brands International's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Restaurant Brands International's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #4 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Restaurant Brands International's Moat Score too high?
Restaurant Brands International's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #4 out of 366 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Restaurant Brands International has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Restaurant Brands International's Moat Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #4 out of 366 companies for Moat Score. This places Restaurant Brands International in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Restaurants company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Restaurant Brands International's current Moat Score is 7. 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 (TSX:QSR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$120.45, compared to a current price of C$104.19 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Restaurant Brands International's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jul. 15, 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 (TSX:QSR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Restaurant Brands International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$104.19 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$120.45. GuruFocus considers Restaurant Brands International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:QSR:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: C$120.45 vs. price of C$104.19 (13.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX: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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