P/E Ratio
Higher than 57% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 119h ago
Sector Performance
57th percentileQSR
27.1x
Sector Median
23.8x
Sector Avg
36.2x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio compares a stock’s price to its earnings per share, showing how much investors pay for each dollar of profit.
At 27.1x, QSR trades above the sector median of 23.6x and sits in the 57th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers, indicating a premium valuation relative to the typical company in its industry. Year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric rose 20.3% from 22.5x to 27.1x, reflecting a sharp upward move in valuation over the past three months. The combination of an elevated P/E above the sector median and a rapid quarterly increase suggests the stock has become more expensive relative to earnings, which could heighten downside risk if earnings growth fails to keep pace. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the premium valuation and rising trend temper the appeal, leaving the stock neither clearly undervalued nor a compelling buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about QSR?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does QSR's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
QSR's P/E Ratio of 27.1x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 23.8x, placing it in the 57th percentile.
Who are QSR's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by P/E Ratio include: COLM (18.5x), BALL (17.9x), LI (17.8x), RCL (16.8x), CPRI (15.1x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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27.1x
Sector Median
23.8x
Sector Avg
36.2x
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