Starbucks (BKK:SBUX80) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.62 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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BKK:SBUX80 Starbucks Corp BKK:SBUX80
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Price ฿1.81
GF Value ฿1.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Starbucks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Starbucks BKK:SBUX80 +1.69% 66 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.62 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 5.15. GuruFocus rates BKK:SBUX80 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Restaurants companies, Starbucks ranks worse than 90.91% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Starbucks's current share price is ฿1.81. Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿0.50. Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.62.

The historical rank and industry rank for Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:SBUX80' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.84   Med: 5.15   Max: 7.62
Current: 3.66

During the past years, Starbucks's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.62. The lowest was 2.84. And the median was 5.15.

BKK:SBUX80's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
90.91% of 264 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.695 vs BKK:SBUX80: 3.66

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Starbucks's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ฿268.148. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is ฿0.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Starbucks  (BKK:SBUX80) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Starbucks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Starbucks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Starbucks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Starbucks Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Starbucks Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 3.39 3.07 3.02 3.11 3.47

BKK:SBUX80 vs MCD, YUM, CMG: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Starbucks Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Starbucks's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=1.81/0.50
=3.62

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Starbucks's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=268.148/333.9520*333.9520
=268.148

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Starbucks Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 134.164 241.428 185.581
201612 139.483 241.432 192.935
201703 126.044 243.801 172.652
201706 131.855 244.955 179.761
201709 130.113 246.819 176.046
201712 138.089 246.524 187.061
201803 134.034 249.554 179.364
201806 147.642 251.989 195.665
201809 152.266 252.439 201.433
201812 173.082 251.233 230.070
201903 160.006 254.202 210.204
201906 173.510 256.143 226.217
201909 171.014 256.759 222.428
201912 179.934 256.974 233.834
202003 162.979 258.115 210.864
202006 112.525 257.797 145.766
202009 165.046 260.280 211.762
202012 171.619 260.474 220.032
202103 173.312 264.877 218.509
202106 198.710 271.696 244.242
202109 227.002 274.310 276.358
202112 229.624 278.802 275.046
202203 219.982 287.504 255.521
202206 247.299 296.311 278.714
202209 270.614 296.808 304.480
202212 262.786 296.797 295.683
202303 260.708 301.836 288.448
202306 278.205 305.109 304.505
202309 292.701 307.789 317.581
202312 289.064 306.746 314.702
202403 271.133 312.332 289.901
202406 294.565 314.175 313.108
202409 265.316 315.301 281.010
202412 281.862 315.605 298.247
202503 259.580 319.799 271.068
202506 270.319 322.561 279.865
202509 268.069 324.800 275.622
202512 274.165 324.054 282.539
202603 268.992 330.213 272.038
202606 268.148 333.952 268.148

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.62 mean?
Starbucks (BKK:SBUX80) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.62 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 5.15. Over the past decade, Starbucks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.84 to 7.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #240 out of 264 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Starbucks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Starbucks' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.62 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 5.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.84 to a high of 7.62. The Restaurants industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Starbucks' value of 3.62 is 420.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #240 out of 264 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to MCD and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #240 out of 264 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Starbucks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70. Starbucks' value of 3.62 is 420.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Starbucks' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.84 to 7.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.15 vs. the industry median of 0.70, Starbucks has consistently been above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.70, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starbucks's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.62 is 420.9% above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.62, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 5.15. 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 (BKK:SBUX80) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.71, compared to a current price of ฿1.81 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.62, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 5.15 and 420.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 0.70. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (BKK:SBUX80), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.62 as of Aug. 16, 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 (BKK:SBUX80) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿1.81 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.71. GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:SBUX80:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.62 (30% below median its 10-year median of 5.15)
  • GF Value™: ฿1.71 vs. price of ฿1.81 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 420.9% above the Restaurants median (#240 of 264)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SBUX80 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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