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QSR Gross Margin Analysis

33.7%

Higher than 47% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 609h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct costs to produce goods, here 33.7%.

Sector Performance

47th percentile

QSR

33.7%

Sector Median

34.2%

Sector Avg

27.7%

Prior Period

49.6%(May 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct costs to produce goods, here 33.7%.

That sits below the sector median of 36.6%, placing QSR in the 45th percentile among consumer cyclical peers, so the company is slightly less efficient at covering production costs than a typical rival. The trend is unavailable: year-over-year change is N/A and quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, with only a single historical value of 33.7% reported. Because the level is modestly below the sector norm and there is no trend data to show improvement or deterioration, the investment risk is elevated by uncertainty rather than by a clear negative trajectory. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a below-median margin with no observable direction offers little reason for confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about QSR?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does QSR's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

QSR's Gross Margin of 33.7% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 34.2%, placing it in the 47th percentile.

Who are QSR's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Gross Margin include: CHWY (30.1%), W (30.0%), JACK (29.9%), ROST (29.6%), CAVA (25.4%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.