Noodles & Company (NDLS)vsRestaurant Brands International Inc (QSR)
NDLS
Noodles & Company
$13.07
+1.48%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $74.83M
QSR
Restaurant Brands International Inc
$72.66
+1.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $34.16B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Restaurant Brands International Inc generates 1837% more annual revenue ($9.59B vs $495.08M). QSR leads profitability with a 10.0% profit margin vs -7.5%. QSR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
NDLS
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
QSR
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NDLS.
Margin of Safety
+25.4%
Fair Value
$94.75
Current Price
$72.66
$22.09 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 25.9%
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.6%
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NDLS
The strongest argument for NDLS centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : QSR
The strongest argument for QSR centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NDLS
The primary concerns for NDLS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : QSR
The primary concerns for QSR are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.19 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NDLS profiles as a turnaround stock while QSR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NDLS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.43 — expect wider price swings.
QSR is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
QSR generates stronger free cash flow (169M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
QSR scores higher overall (68/100 vs 26/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Noodles & Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Noodles & Company develops and operates fast casual restaurants. The company is headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado.
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.
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