StarbucksSBUX -0.36%81 Current Ratio is 0.92 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Starbucks ranks worse than 52.88% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Starbucks's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.92.
Starbucks has a current ratio of 0.92. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Starbucks has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starbucks's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SBUX'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.64 Med: 0.93 Max: 2.2
Current: 0.92
During the past 13 years, Starbucks's highest Current Ratio was 2.20. The lowest was 0.64. And the median was 0.93.
SBUX's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 52.88% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs SBUX: 0.92
Starbucks (NAS:SBUX) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Starbucks Current Ratio Related Terms
Starbucks Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Current Ratio 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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 0.92 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Starbucks' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #193 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Starbucks' Current Ratio too high?
Starbucks' current Current Ratio of 0.92 is near median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.64 to a high of 2.20. The Restaurants industry median Current Ratio is 0.99. Starbucks' value of 0.92 is 7.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #193 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Current Ratio compare to CMG and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #193 out of 365 companies for Current Ratio. This places Starbucks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 0.99. Starbucks' value of 0.92 is 7.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Starbucks' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.64 to 2.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 0.99, 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 Current Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Current Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.99, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starbucks's current Current Ratio of 0.92 is 7.1% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Restaurants industry, the median Current Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current Current Ratio is 0.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.93. 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 $98.76, compared to a current price of $103.16 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 7.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.99. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current Current Ratio is 0.92 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 $103.16 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.76.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBUX:
Current Ratio: 0.92 (near median its 10-year median of 0.93)
GF Value™: $98.76 vs. price of $103.16 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.1% below the Restaurants median (#193 of 365)
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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