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Restaurant Brands International (Restaurant Brands International) Degree of Financial Leverage : 1.84 (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Restaurant Brands International Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Restaurant Brands International's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 1.84. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Restaurant Brands International's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

QSR's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked worse than
85.67% of 335 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs QSR: 1.84

Restaurant Brands International Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Restaurant Brands International's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* 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.

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Restaurant Brands International Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Restaurant Brands International Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.34 0.96 1.66 3.51 1.84

Restaurant Brands International Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.51 3.84 5.92 -0.63 1.84

Competitive Comparison of Restaurant Brands International's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Restaurants subindustry, Restaurant Brands International's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage 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's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Restaurants Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Restaurant Brands International's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Restaurant Brands International Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Restaurant Brands International's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 3.76 (Dec. 2023) / 3.25 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )/( 2048 (Dec. 2023) / 1877 (Dec. 2022) - 1 )
=0.1569/0.0911
=1.72***

* 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.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Restaurant Brands International  (NYSE:QSR) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Restaurant Brands International (Restaurant Brands International) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
130 King Street West, Suite 300, P.O. Box 339, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5X 1E1
Restaurant Brands International is one of the largest restaurant companies in the world, with approximately $39 billion in 2022 systemwide sales across a footprint that spanned nearly 30,000 restaurants and more than 100 countries. The firm generates revenue primarily from retail sales at its company-owned restaurants, royalty fees and lease income from franchised stores, and from its Tim Hortons supply chain operations. Formed in 2014 after 3G Capital's acquisition of Tim Hortons International, the Restaurant Brands portfolio now includes Burger King (19,000 units), Tim Hortons (5,600 units), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (4,100 units) and Firehouse Subs (1,250 units) as of year-end 2022.
Executives
Axel Mr Schwan officer: Pres., Tim Hortons Americas 5505 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
Jeffrey Housman officer: See Remarks C/O RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC., 5707 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
Joshua Kobza officer: Chief Financial Officer 5505 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
David Chan Shear officer: President, International C/O RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC., 5707 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
Thomas Benjamin Curtis officer: See Remarks 30 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT DR, ANN ARBOR MI 48105
Duncan Fulton officer: Chief Corporate Officer C/O RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC., 5707 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
Jacqueline Friesner officer: See Remarks 5505 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
Jill Granat officer: See Remarks 5505 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
Matthew Dunnigan officer: CFO 5505 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
Sami A. Siddiqui officer: Brand Pres., Popeyes, Americas C/O RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC., 5707 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
J Patrick Doyle officer: Executive Chairman 8701 COLLINS AVENUE UNIT 1202, MIAMI BEACH FL 33154
Jordana Fribourg director C/O RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC., 5707 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
Ali Hedayat director 5505 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
Jose E. Cil officer: See Remarks 5505 BLUE LAGOON DRIVE, MIAMI FL 33126
Cristina Farjallat director 130 KING STREET WEST, SUITE 300, TORONTO Z4 M5X 1E1