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Restaurant Brands InternationalQSR -1.19%83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.55 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 4.14. GuruFocus rates QSR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $85.66 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 188 Restaurants companies, Restaurant Brands International ranks better than 68.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Restaurant Brands International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
QSR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37 Med: 4.14 Max: 7.49
Current: 4.55
During the past 13 years, Restaurant Brands International's highest Yield on Cost was 7.49. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 4.14.
QSR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 68.09% of 188
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.665
vs QSR: 4.55
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Restaurant Brands International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
QSR vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Restaurant Brands International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Restaurant Brands International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Restaurant Brands International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.55 as of Jul. 23, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 4.14. Over the past decade, Restaurant Brands International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.37 to 7.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #60 out of 188 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Restaurant Brands International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Restaurant Brands International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.55 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 7.49. The Restaurants industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.67. Restaurant Brands International's value of 4.55 is 70.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #60 out of 188 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Restaurant Brands International ranks #60 out of 188 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Restaurant Brands International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.67. Restaurant Brands International's value of 4.55 is 70.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Restaurant Brands International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.37 to 7.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.14 vs. the industry median of 2.67, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Restaurants company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Restaurants companies is 2.67, based on 188 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Restaurant Brands International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.55 is 70.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Restaurant Brands International and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Restaurant Brands International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.55, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 4.14. 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 $85.66, compared to a current price of $72.32 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.55, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 4.14 and 70.7% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.67. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Restaurant Brands International (QSR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.55 as of Jul. 23, 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 $72.32 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $85.66.
GuruFocus considers Restaurant Brands International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for QSR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.55 (10% above median its 10-year median of 4.14)
GF Value™: $85.66 vs. price of $72.32 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.7% above the Restaurants median (#60 of 188)
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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