RSTRF (Restaurant Brands International LP) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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RSTRF Restaurant Brands International LP RSTRF
86 GF Score
Price $72.33
GF Value $93.50
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Restaurant Brands International LP Financial Strength?

Restaurant Brands International LP RSTRF 86 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates RSTRF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Restaurant Brands International LP has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Restaurant Brands International LP's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.76. Restaurant Brands International LP's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.73. As of today, Restaurant Brands International LP's Altman Z-Score is 1.57.


Restaurant Brands International LP  (OTCPK:RSTRF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Restaurant Brands International LP has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Restaurant Brands International LP Financial Strength Related Terms


RSTRF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International LP's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength vs Restaurants Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Restaurant Brands International LP's Financial Strength falls into.


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Restaurant Brands International LP Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Restaurant Brands International LP's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-123 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $586 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $15,420 Mil.

Restaurant Brands International LP's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*586/-123
=4.76

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Restaurant Brands International LP's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(286 + 15420) / 9056
=1.73

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Restaurant Brands International LP has a Z-score of 1.57, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.57 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
Restaurant Brands International LP (RSTRF) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International LP and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Restaurant Brands International LP's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Restaurant Brands International LP's Financial Strength too high?
Restaurant Brands International LP's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. 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 Financial Strength compare to MCD and SBUX?
Restaurant Brands International LP's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, Restaurant Brands International LP's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Restaurants company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International LP and its competitors. Restaurant Brands International LP's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 $93.50, compared to a current price of $72.33 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Restaurant Brands International LP (RSTRF), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $93.50. GuruFocus considers Restaurant Brands International LP to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RSTRF:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $93.50 vs. price of $72.33 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges QSP.UN:Canada
Address 130 King Street West, Suite 300, P.O. Box 339, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5X 1E1
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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