SBUX (Starbucks) Beginning Cash Position: $3,191 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


SBUX Starbucks Corp SBUX
81 GF Score
Price $103.61
GF Value $98.64
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Starbucks Beginning Cash Position?

Starbucks SBUX +1.47% 81 Beginning Cash Position is $3,191 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Starbucks's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,191 Mil.

Starbucks's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 ($4,173 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,873 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($2,873 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($3,191 Mil).

Starbucks's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Sep. 2023 ($2,818 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($3,552 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2024 ($3,552 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($3,286 Mil).

Starbucks Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Starbucks Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Starbucks Beginning Cash Position Chart

Starbucks Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Beginning Cash Position
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Starbucks Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Starbucks Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $3,191 Mil mean?
Starbucks (SBUX) has a Beginning Cash Position of $3,191 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors.
Is Starbucks' Beginning Cash Position too high?
Starbucks' current Beginning Cash Position is $3,191 Mil. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' Beginning Cash Position compare to MCD and YUM?
Starbucks' Beginning Cash Position of $3,191 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Restaurants company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. Starbucks's current Beginning Cash Position is $3,191 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starbucks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks (SBUX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $98.64, compared to a current price of $103.61 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $3,191 Mil. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current Beginning Cash Position is $3,191 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Starbucks (SBUX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $103.61 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.64. GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SBUX:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $3,191 Mil
  • GF Value™: $98.64 vs. price of $103.61 (5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SBUX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Starbucks Business Description

Address 2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USA, 98134
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 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.
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