Starbucks (UKEX:SBUX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: ₴144.14 (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Starbucks Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Starbucks UKEX:SBUX 81 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ₴144.14 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates UKEX:SBUX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₴3,493.56. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Starbucks's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₴3.591. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is ₴144.14 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Starbucks's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 3.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 12.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.30% 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Starbucks was 65.10% per year. The lowest was 8.70% per year. And the median was 25.35% per year.

As of today (2026-07-20), Starbucks's current stock price is ₴3743.00. Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₴144.14. Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 25.97.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Starbucks was 79.52. The lowest was 22.65. And the median was 39.72.


Starbucks  (UKEX:SBUX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=3743.00/144.14
=25.97

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Starbucks was 79.52. The lowest was 22.65. And the median was 39.72.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Starbucks Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Starbucks Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

Starbucks Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Starbucks Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 116.83 118.93 127.47 150.87

Starbucks Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 127.07 137.25 150.87 151.12 144.14

UKEX:SBUX vs MCD, YUM, CMG: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Starbucks Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Starbucks's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=3.591/330.2130*330.2130
=3.591

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Starbucks Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 21.760 241.018 29.813
201609 30.876 241.428 42.231
201612 37.169 241.432 50.837
201703 4.011 243.801 5.433
201706 23.895 244.955 32.212
201709 18.445 246.819 24.677
201712 43.781 246.524 58.644
201803 -0.410 249.554 -0.543
201806 22.696 251.989 29.741
201809 260.740 252.439 341.071
201812 69.478 251.233 91.320
201903 -0.851 254.202 -1.105
201906 26.846 256.143 34.609
201909 21.596 256.759 27.774
201912 54.129 256.974 69.556
202003 -65.337 258.115 -83.587
202006 -28.615 257.797 -36.653
202009 43.439 260.280 55.110
202012 57.129 260.474 72.425
202103 21.138 264.877 26.352
202106 53.191 271.696 64.647
202109 39.011 274.310 46.961
202112 55.259 278.802 65.449
202203 -11.361 287.504 -13.049
202206 32.682 296.311 36.421
202209 21.486 296.808 23.904
202212 41.746 296.797 46.446
202303 10.954 301.836 11.984
202306 41.616 305.109 45.040
202309 48.460 307.789 51.991
202312 70.092 306.746 75.454
202403 -6.029 312.332 -6.374
202406 37.233 314.175 39.134
202409 28.991 315.301 30.362
202412 54.167 315.605 56.674
202503 -11.657 319.799 -12.037
202506 17.037 322.561 17.441
202509 36.280 324.800 36.885
202512 49.886 324.054 50.834
202603 3.591 330.213 3.591

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of ₴144.14 mean?
Starbucks (UKEX:SBUX) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of ₴144.14 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors.
Is Starbucks' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Starbucks' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ₴144.14. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to MCD and YUM?
Starbucks' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of ₴144.14 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Restaurants company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. Starbucks's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ₴144.14. 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?
Starbucks (UKEX:SBUX) has a current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of ₴144.14. The stock's GF Value™ is ₴3,493.56, compared to a current price of ₴3,743.00 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ₴144.14. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (UKEX:SBUX), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is ₴144.14 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 (UKEX:SBUX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₴3,743.00 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₴3,493.56.

Key valuation signals for UKEX:SBUX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: ₴144.14
  • GF Value™: ₴3,493.56 vs. price of ₴3,743.00 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the UKEX: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.
81GF Score

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