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The historical rank and industry rank for Restaurant Brands International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:0R6'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.43 Med: 22.64 Max: 28.94
Current: 19.43
STU:0R6's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 95.03% of 362
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.99
vs STU:0R6: 19.43
Restaurant Brands International (STU:0R6) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Restaurant Brands International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Restaurant Brands International Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % Chart
STU:0R6 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Restaurant Brands International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Restaurant Brands International's Pretax Margin % 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 (STU:0R6) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.33% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.64. Over the past decade, Restaurant Brands International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.43 to 28.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #18 out of 362 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Restaurant Brands International's Pretax Margin % too high?
Restaurant Brands International's current Pretax Margin % of 21.33% is near median its 10-year median of 22.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.43 to a high of 28.94. The Restaurants industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.99. Restaurant Brands International's value of 21.33% is 613.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #18 out of 362 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 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Restaurant Brands International's Pretax Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #18 out of 362 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Restaurant Brands International in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.99. Restaurant Brands International's value of 21.33% is 613.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Restaurant Brands International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.43 to 28.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.64 vs. the industry median of 2.99, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Restaurants companies is 2.99, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Restaurant Brands International's current Pretax Margin % of 21.33% is 613.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Restaurant Brands International's current Pretax Margin % is 21.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.64. 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 (STU:0R6) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.76, compared to a current price of €64.66 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.64 and 613.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.99. Restaurant Brands International's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Restaurant Brands International (STU:0R6), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.33% 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 (STU:0R6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Restaurant Brands International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €64.66 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €74.76.
GuruFocus considers Restaurant Brands International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:0R6:
Pretax Margin %: 21.33% (near median its 10-year median of 22.64)
GF Value™: €74.76 vs. price of €64.66 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 613.4% above the Restaurants median (#18 of 362)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0R6 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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