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Restaurant Brands International LPRSTRF 86 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 2.45. GuruFocus rates RSTRF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Restaurants companies, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks better than 83.4% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Restaurant Brands International LP's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Restaurant Brands International LP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RSTRF'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 2.45 Max: 5.4
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, Restaurant Brands International LP's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.40%. The lowest was 0.90%. And the median was 2.45%.
RSTRF's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 83.4% of 235
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs RSTRF: 0.90
Restaurant Brands International LP (OTCPK:RSTRF) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Restaurant Brands International LP 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
RSTRF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International LP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Restaurant Brands International LP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Restaurant Brands International LP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Restaurant Brands International LP 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 mean?
Restaurant Brands International LP (RSTRF) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Restaurant Brands International LP and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 2.45. Over the past decade, Restaurant Brands International LP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks #39 out of 235 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Restaurant Brands International LP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Restaurant Brands International LP's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.90 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 2.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 5.40. Based on the distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks #39 out of 235 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International LP ranks #39 out of 235 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Restaurant Brands International LP in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Restaurant Brands International LP's own 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 5.40 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Restaurants company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Restaurant Brands International LP and its competitors. Restaurant Brands International LP's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 2.45. 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 $93.43, compared to a current price of $72.33 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 2.45. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Restaurant Brands International LP (RSTRF), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.90 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 $93.43.
GuruFocus considers Restaurant Brands International LP to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RSTRF:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.90 (63% below median its 10-year median of 2.45)
GF Value™: $93.43 vs. price of $72.33 (22.6% below fair value)
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
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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