Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 63.6x · EV/EBITDA 26.9x · ROE N/A. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $118.1B | $95.0B | $110.9B | $105.1B | $97.6B | $130.8B | $101.5B | $109.0B | $79.3B | $78.5B | $80.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $141.5B | $118.4B | $133.4B | $126.1B | $118.6B | $147.9B | $122.4B | $117.5B | $80.0B | $80.0B | $82.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 63.56 | 51.16 | 29.45 | 25.49 | 29.77 | 31.16 | 108.76 | 30.28 | 17.54 | 27.26 | 28.49 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.18 | 2.56 | 3.06 | 2.92 | 3.03 | 4.50 | 4.32 | 4.11 | 3.21 | 3.51 | 3.78 |
| P/B Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 67.42 | 14.38 | 13.66 |
| P/FCF | 48.36 | 38.92 | 33.42 | 28.59 | 38.19 | 28.94 | 889.14 | 33.65 | 7.96 | 29.57 | 25.68 |
| P/OCF | 24.87 | 20.02 | 18.19 | 17.49 | 22.20 | 21.84 | 63.55 | 21.60 | 6.64 | 18.80 | 17.59 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.19 | 3.69 | 3.51 | 3.68 | 5.09 | 5.21 | 4.43 | 3.23 | 3.57 | 3.85 |
| EV / EBITDA | 26.87 | 22.49 | 19.05 | 17.23 | 19.29 | 23.13 | 39.95 | 21.26 | 15.41 | 15.37 | 15.76 |
| EV / EBIT | 39.51 | 32.06 | 24.11 | 21.19 | 25.16 | 25.39 | 76.46 | 24.50 | 13.44 | 18.13 | 19.15 |
| EV / FCF | — | 48.50 | 40.20 | 34.32 | 46.40 | 32.73 | 1072.23 | 36.27 | 8.03 | 30.12 | 26.15 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 24.2% | 24.2% | 26.8% | 27.4% | 26.0% | 28.9% | 21.5% | 28.2% | 29.6% | 30.5% | 31.6% |
| Operating Margin | 9.6% | 9.6% | 15.0% | 16.3% | 14.3% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 15.4% | 15.7% | 18.5% | 19.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.0% | 5.0% | 10.4% | 11.5% | 10.2% | 14.5% | 3.9% | 13.6% | 18.3% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 136.2% | 50.8% | 48.1% |
| ROA | 5.9% | 5.9% | 12.4% | 14.4% | 11.1% | 13.8% | 3.8% | 16.6% | 23.5% | 20.1% | 21.0% |
| ROIC | 17.7% | 17.7% | 28.8% | 34.7% | 28.7% | 29.3% | 15.3% | 148.9% | 66.3% | 43.4% | 44.7% |
| ROCE | 16.2% | 16.2% | 25.5% | 30.2% | 22.0% | 21.5% | 8.9% | 25.9% | 27.1% | 41.5% | 44.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8.03 | 0.72 | 0.61 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 5.05 | 5.05 | 3.69 | 3.36 | 3.87 | 3.69 | 8.24 | 2.02 | 1.82 | 0.76 | 0.69 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.58 | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 4.44 | 4.44 | 3.22 | 2.88 | 3.41 | 2.68 | 6.82 | 1.53 | 0.13 | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 9.58 | 6.79 | 5.73 | 8.21 | 3.79 | 183.08 | 2.62 | 0.07 | 0.55 | 0.47 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.81 | 6.81 | 9.84 | 10.82 | 9.76 | 12.40 | 3.66 | 14.49 | 34.94 | 47.68 | 52.64 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.75 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 1.20 | 1.06 | 0.92 | 2.20 | 1.25 | 1.05 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.56 | 0.59 | 0.53 | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.67 | 1.95 | 0.93 | 0.74 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.35 | 0.81 | 0.63 | 0.45 | 1.57 | 0.64 | 0.50 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.16 | 1.15 | 1.22 | 1.15 | 0.93 | 0.80 | 1.38 | 1.02 | 1.56 | 1.49 |
| Inventory Turnover | 12.90 | 12.90 | 14.89 | 14.46 | 10.97 | 12.89 | 11.90 | 12.44 | 12.43 | 11.40 | 10.57 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 12.54 | 12.25 | 12.01 | 13.30 | 14.23 | 21.66 | 12.11 | 10.23 | 14.19 | 13.16 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 149.3% | 149.3% | 68.7% | 59.0% | 69.0% | 50.5% | 207.2% | 48.9% | 38.6% | 50.3% | 41.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.6% | 2.0% | 3.4% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| FCF Yield | 2.1% | 2.6% | 3.0% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.0% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 1.7% | 9.4% | 9.0% | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 3.6% | 11.0% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 3.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.5B |
Operational complexity and margin compression
According to current market data, SBUX trades at a forward P/E of 43.76, which appears significantly elevated compared to peers like McDonald's at 22.57, suggesting that investors are pricing in a recovery trajectory that may not align with the company's recent decelerating same-store sales performance.
The current valuation multiple implies an aggressive growth expectation that seems disconnected from the reality of recent margin compression and operational bottlenecks. Investors should monitor whether the premium multiple can be sustained if the company fails to demonstrate a clear path back to historical double-digit operating margins.
Based on reported figures, ROIC has trended downward from 8.6% in 2024Q1 to 3.2% in 2026Q2, indicating that the company is struggling to generate adequate returns on its massive capital investments in store-level infrastructure and digital ecosystem enhancements relative to its historical performance.
This decline in ROIC suggests that the company's capital allocation strategy is currently failing to create value, likely due to the rising complexity of store operations and the diminishing returns on new unit expansion. The persistent erosion of returns warrants further investigation into whether current store-level investments are truly accretive to long-term shareholder value.
As reported in financial statements, the cash conversion cycle has remained relatively stable but inefficient, with inventory days hovering around 26 days, suggesting that the company's supply chain management is not yet optimized to handle the increased complexity of its current beverage customization and product mix.
The lack of improvement in the cash conversion cycle, despite management's focus on operational excellence, implies that the company may be carrying excess inventory or failing to leverage its supplier relationships effectively. This inefficiency likely contributes to the broader pressure on free cash flow generation observed in recent quarters.
Based on recent quarterly filings, the current ratio has tightened to 0.92, reflecting a narrowing margin of safety that leaves the company increasingly vulnerable to short-term operational shocks or unexpected disruptions in its global supply chain and retail store-level cash flow requirements.
The reliance on a thin liquidity buffer is particularly concerning given the company's negative book value of equity and the volatility of its cash flow generation. Investors should monitor whether the company can maintain sufficient liquidity to fund its ongoing capital requirements without further increasing its reliance on external debt financing.
The market's reliance on the P/E ratio as a primary valuation metric for SBUX is fundamentally flawed, as it obscures the significant impact of non-cash charges and the company's unique capital structure, which includes a deeply negative book value of equity and substantial stored-value card liabilities.
Instead of P/E, analysts should prioritize EV/EBITDA or P/FCF to better capture the company's true operational cash-generating power and the impact of its heavy lease obligations. Relying on P/E in this context likely leads to an overestimation of the company's earnings quality and a misunderstanding of its underlying financial leverage.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SBUX stock.
Starbucks Corporation's current P/E ratio is 63.6x. The historical average is 47.8x. This places it at the 78th percentile of its historical range.
Starbucks Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 26.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 18.1x.
Based on historical data, Starbucks Corporation is trading at a P/E of 63.6x. This is at the 78th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Starbucks Corporation's current dividend yield is 2.35% with a payout ratio of 149.3%.
Starbucks Corporation has 24.2% gross margin and 9.6% operating margin.
Starbucks Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 5.1x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.