QSR · NYSE · STOCK
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Stock Analysis
$70.96
52W $64.52 – $81.96
56/100
$24.62B
17.3
0.54
Is QSR Bullish or Bearish?
Mixed.
Innellis AI committee rates Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) Watch with a composite score of 56/100
, based on 6 analysts with 50% agreement.
Last updated October 10, 2026.
What Would Change This View
- Upgrade to Buy
- Requires a committee score of 60.0 — +4.14 from today. Applies on the first day at or above the line; upgrades are never dampened.
- Downgrade to Reduce
- Requires the score to fall below 40.0 — -15.86 from today. The band boundary is 45.0, but a one-step downgrade must clear a further margin first. A score oscillating around the line should not change the rating every night.
Executive Summary
The committee is genuinely divided. Growth Analyst sees a compelling case — eps growing 47.2% yoy. Portfolio Manager remains cautious — sector concentration is already high (hhi 2796.97). This disagreement is itself the signal — the setup is not clean in either direction.
Bull & Bear Case
Bull Case
- ROE of 34.9% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation — Value
- Dividend yield of 3.2% pays you to wait — Value
- EPS growing 47.2% YoY — Growth
- 4 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution — Growth
- Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive — Growth
- MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum — Technical
Bear Case
- P/E of 25.2 is moderate-to-rich — Value
- Price-to-book of 8.5x prices in significant intangible value — Value
- Debt-to-equity of 3.74 adds balance-sheet risk to the value case — Value
- High leverage (debt-to-equity 3.74) amplifies downside in a stress scenario — Risk
- Current ratio of 0.98 is tight -- limited short-term liquidity cushion — Risk
Both cases are generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative or
forward-looking judgement. They summarise what the numbers say today.
Price History (6M)
AI Investment Committee
Committee Consensus
As of October 10, 2026
Overall Committee Score
56/100
Agreement
50%
Analysts
6
Conviction
Contested
Sector Rank
Top 51%
of 178 Consumer Cyclical peers
Value Analyst
neutral
45
/ 100 · High confidence
Fair value -- neither a bargain nor obviously overpriced
+ ROE of 34.9% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation
− P/E of 25.2 is moderate-to-rich
Growth Analyst
bullish
72
/ 100 · High confidence
Strong, accelerating growth with consistent execution
+ EPS growing 47.2% YoY
Technical Analyst
neutral
58
/ 100 · High confidence
Mixed or range-bound price action
+ MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum
Risk Analyst
bearish
32
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
Elevated risk from leverage, volatility, event exposure, or portfolio concentration -- size accordingly
− High leverage (debt-to-equity 3.74) amplifies downside in a stress scenario
Macro Analyst
bullish
65
/ 100 · Low confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
News Analyst
bullish
62
/ 100 · Low confidence
News flow and recent filings/analyst actions are net positive
Portfolio Manager
bearish
30
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
The existing book itself argues for caution here, independent of how good this specific stock looks
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2796.97)
Investment Thesis Evolution
Committee score moved marginally from 54.7 to 55.9.
- New bearish signals: 1 appeared.
- New bullish signals: 1 appeared.
- Bearish pressure eased: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
- Analyst(s) changed stance: News Analyst.
Analyst-level changes:
- News Analyst: stance neutral->bullish.
- Technical Analyst: score 48->58 (+10); +1 bullish signal(s).
- Value Analyst: score 50->45 (-5); +1 bearish signal(s).
Comparing 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-10 (1 day apart).
Technical Analysis
RSI (14)
46.4
Neutral
MACD Histogram
0.023
Bullish Momentum
Trend Direction
Sideways
Weekly: Uptrend
Market Structure
Mixed
Support
$65.45
Resistance
$71.74
Bollinger %B
0.39
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$70.67
Above
EMA 21
$72.10
Below
EMA 50
$73.82
Below
EMA 200
$73.35
Below
Fundamental Analysis
Valuation
61
Growth
84
Profitability
65
Financial Health
9
Cash Flow
70
Valuation
P/E Ratio
17.3×
P/B Ratio
6.41×
PEG Ratio
1.65
Dividend Yield
3.62%
52W High
$81.96
52W Low
$64.52
Quality & Growth
ROE
2135.4%
ROA
302.9%
Gross Margin
4485.0%
Operating Margin
2711.6%
Revenue Growth YoY
—
Debt / Equity
4.07
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 17.3 (inexpensive relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 6.4x; PEG ratio of 1.6 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 21.4%; Return on assets of 3.0%; Net margin of 13.1%; Gross margin of 44.8%; Current ratio of 1.01 (tight short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 4.07; Free cash flow per share is positive (4.52); Most recent quarter beat estimates by 2.8%; 4 consecutive earnings beats; EPS growth accelerating (-10.4% -> +24.4% QoQ); Analyst estimates rising over recent quarters
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