Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR)vsShake Shack Inc (SHAK)
QSR
Restaurant Brands International Inc
$76.96
+0.61%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $35.86B
SHAK
Shake Shack Inc
$63.51
-0.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Restaurant Brands International Inc generates 525% more annual revenue ($9.70B vs $1.55B). QSR leads profitability with a 13.1% profit margin vs 2.6%. QSR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. QSR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
QSR
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
SHAK
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+25.1%
Fair Value
$94.35
Current Price
$76.96
$17.39 discount
Margin of Safety
+30.1%
Fair Value
$138.90
Current Price
$63.51
$75.40 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 33 in profit
Earnings expanding 151.2% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 27.7%
17.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
4.6% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : QSR
The strongest argument for QSR centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.24 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SHAK
The strongest argument for SHAK centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : QSR
The primary concerns for QSR are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.07 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SHAK
The primary concerns for SHAK are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 70.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
QSR profiles as a value stock while SHAK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SHAK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
SHAK is growing revenue faster at 17.2% — sustainability is the question.
QSR generates stronger free cash flow (479M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QSR scores higher overall (68/100 vs 42/100). SHAK offers better value entry with a 30.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Restaurant Brands International Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Restaurant Brands International Inc. owns, operates and franchises quick-service restaurants under the Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK) and Popeyes (PLK) brands. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Shake Shack Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Shake Shack Inc. owns, operates and licenses Shake Shack restaurants (Shacks) in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Compare with Other RESTAURANTS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?