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StarbucksSBUX -0.11%83 Cash-to-Debt is 0.16 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $97.97 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 360 Restaurants companies, Starbucks ranks worse than 64.17% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Starbucks's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.16.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Starbuckscouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starbucks's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
SBUX'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.95
Current: 0.16
During the past 13 years, Starbucks's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.95. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.16.
SBUX's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 64.17% of 360
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs SBUX: 0.16
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Starbucks Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Starbucks Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Starbucks (SBUX) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.16 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Starbucks' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #231 out of 360 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Starbucks' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Starbucks' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.16 is near median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.95. The Restaurants industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.39. Starbucks' value of 0.16 is 59% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #231 out of 360 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' Cash-to-Debt compare to MCD and CMG?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #231 out of 360 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Starbucks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.39. Starbucks' value of 0.16 is 59% below this benchmark. Historically, Starbucks' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.07 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.39, 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 Cash-to-Debt for a Restaurants company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Restaurants companies is 0.39, based on 360 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starbucks's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.16 is 59% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.16. 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 $97.97, compared to a current price of $99.11 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 59% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.39. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.16 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 $99.11 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $97.97.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBUX:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.16 (near median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: $97.97 vs. price of $99.11 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59% below the Restaurants median (#231 of 360)
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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