Stock Analysis
Starbucks CorpSBUX
P/E 56.07×· 5Y range 18.48–84.62×· top 14% of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Retail-Eating & Drinking Places
AnalystsHold46 analystsP/E 56.1× sits at the 86th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 16% of debt · Q3 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Quality80
Risks
- Valuation32
- Growth37
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
What's happening with SBUX
Profile
Strong earnings quality; valuation, growth, profitability and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation32/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (86th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (3.3%)12/25
- P/S (2.9x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (43.5x)0/25
- Growth37/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (6.4%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (-18.5%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-17.7%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (83.8%)25/25
- Profitability38/100 · Weak
- ROIC (21.0%)20/25
- ROE (n/a)0/25
- Net margin (5.2%)13/25
- Operating margin (7.8%)5/25
- Financial Health42/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (2.66)18/25
- Current ratio (0.76)6/25
- Interest coverage (6.6x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 67%)0/25
- Quality80/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (4/9)10/25
- Beneish M (-2.29)20/25
- FCF conversion (184%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 3.5%)25/25
- Moat62/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (9/9 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (15.2%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (9/9 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 3.9%)12/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠P/E 56.1× at top 14% of 5-year history
About Starbucks Corp
Starbucks stands out as the world's biggest and most recognizable coffee brand, powered by ultracustomizable beverages in-store and a sweeping footprint of nearly 41,000 cafes in over 80 countries. Show more
About 52% are company-operated, with the balance run by licensees. The company operates roasteries and sells across its North America (74% of revenue as of the end of fiscal 2025), international (21%), and channel development (5%) segments. The brand collects revenue from company-operated stores, licensee royalties, equipment and product sales, retail ready-to-drink beverages, and packaged coffee.
Headquarters: SEATTLE, WA · Employees: 381,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
32DP/E (TTM)55.8xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 18.5x–84.6x · 86th pct
P/FCF29.0xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.3%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.7%–4.8% · 62nd pct
P/S (TTM)2.88xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.3x–5.2x · 34th pct
EV/EBIT43.5xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 16.6x–48.1x · 93rd pct
EV/Sales3.1xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E30.3xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B RatioNeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.39C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield2.57%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio141.8%D
Grade D: UnsustainableDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
38DROIC21.0%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROENeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA6.4%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin5.2%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin7.8%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin7.0%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin9.5%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.5%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
37DRevenue CAGR6.4%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-18.5%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-17.7%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth83.8%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-3.8%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income18.4%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.0%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
42D+Altman Z-Score2.66C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.76xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.50xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage6.6xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment5.2yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT6.3xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity—
Debt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.16xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
80APiotroski F-Score4/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.29A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion183.7%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability3.5%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.5%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.25xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BREWER BRADY Filed | BREWER BRADY | SellOpen market sale | -1641 | |
KELLY SARA Filed | KELLY SARA | Tax withholding | -1454 | |
Niccol Brian R Filed | Niccol Brian R | Tax withholding | -56267 | |
BREWER BRADY Filed | BREWER BRADY | SellOpen market sale | -2229 | |
BREWER BRADY Filed | BREWER BRADY | SellOpen market sale | -2229 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BREWER BRADY Filed | BREWER BRADY | SellOpen market sale | -2229 | |
BREWER BRADY Filed | BREWER BRADY | SellOpen market sale | -588 | |
BREWER BRADY Filed | BREWER BRADY | SellOpen market sale | -1641 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
62BROIC >12% Years9/9 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)15.2%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/9 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor3.9%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.74
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$3.17
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$0.89
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$22.45B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$3.61B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$18.84B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$-7.67B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability0.79xD
Grade D: RiskyTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$110.58B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.05B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Starbucks Corp (SBUX)
SBUX is up 0.66% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Starbucks Corp. Altman Z-Score of 2.66 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.29 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~5.2 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- The stock currently yields 2.6% in dividends.
See how SBUX ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all SBUX moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 96.33 | +3.30% | 2.74 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 96.60 | +3.59% | 2.96 |
| Oct 9 | After-hours | 90.83 | -2.55% | -2.02 |
| Oct 7 | Regular | 93.41 | -2.81% | -2.63 |
| Oct 7 | After-hours | 93.50 | -2.72% | -2.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions about SBUX
What is the current Starbucks Corp (SBUX) stock price?
SBUX is trading at $97.52 at the last market close, up 0.66% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks SBUX pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is SBUX stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Starbucks Corp's financial health at 42/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is SBUX stock overvalued?
Starbucks Corp trades at a trailing P/E of 55.8 and our valuation score rates it 32/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Starbucks Corp report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for SBUX. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Starbucks Corp operate in?
Starbucks Corp operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Retail-Eating & Drinking Places industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Starbucks Corp do?
Starbucks stands out as the world's biggest and most recognizable coffee brand, powered by ultracustomizable beverages in-store and a sweeping footprint of nearly 41,000 cafes in over 80 countries.
About Starbucks Corp (SBUX) Stock
Starbucks Corp (SBUX) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Eating & Drinking Places industry. As of the latest update, Starbucks Corp is trading at $97.52, up 0.66% on the day with a market capitalization of $110.6 billion. The financial health score for SBUX is 42/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for SBUX stock.
SBUX Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Starbucks Corp (SBUX) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time SBUX stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for SBUX with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Starbucks Corp across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 42/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for SBUX.
- Sector peers: Compare SBUX against 5 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is SBUX a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Starbucks Corp (SBUX) as an investment. The financial health score of 42/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Starbucks Corp (SBUX) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.