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StarbucksSBUX -0.82%84 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 11.60. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $97.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 327 Restaurants companies, Starbucks ranks worse than 62.39% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Starbucks was 136.50% per year. The lowest was -38.90% per year. And the median was 11.60% per year.
Starbucks (NAS:SBUX) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Starbucks 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
SBUX vs MCD, CMG, YUM: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Starbucks 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 2.10% mean?
Starbucks (SBUX) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 2.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Starbucks and its competitors. This is 82% below median its historical median of 11.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #204 out of 327 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Starbucks' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Starbucks' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 2.10% is 82% below median its 10-year median of 11.60. The Restaurants industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.60. Starbucks' value of 2.10% is 62.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #204 out of 327 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to MCD and CMG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #204 out of 327 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Starbucks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.60. Starbucks' value of 2.10% is 62.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.60 vs. the industry median of 5.60, Starbucks has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Restaurants companies is 5.60, based on 327 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starbucks's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 2.10% is 62.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Starbucks and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10%, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 11.60. 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 $97.98, compared to a current price of $99.22 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10%, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 11.60 and 62.5% below the Restaurants industry median of 5.60. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.10% as of Jun. 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 $99.22 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $97.98.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBUX:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 2.10% (82% below median its 10-year median of 11.60)
GF Value™: $97.98 vs. price of $99.22 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.5% below the Restaurants median (#204 of 327)
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 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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