StarbucksSBUX +1.40%81 Days Inventory is 25.59 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 28.50. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Restaurants companies, Starbucks ranks worse than 68.97% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Starbucks's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,136 Mil. Starbucks's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,617 Mil.
Hence, Starbucks's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starbucks's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SBUX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.71 Med: 28.5 Max: 33.62
Current: 26.06
During the past 13 years, Starbucks's highest Days Inventory was 33.62. The lowest was 24.71. And the median was 28.50.
SBUX's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 68.97% of 348
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 15.665
vs SBUX: 26.06
Starbucks's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (24.94) to Mar. 2026 (25.59).
It might indicate that Starbucks's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Starbucks's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.57.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Starbucks's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.22.
Starbucks (NAS:SBUX) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Starbucks's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Starbucks's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Starbucks Days Inventory Related Terms
Starbucks Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 25.59 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 28.50. Over the past decade, Starbucks' Days Inventory has ranged from 24.71 to 33.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #240 out of 348 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Starbucks' Days Inventory too high?
Starbucks' current Days Inventory of 25.59 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 28.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.71 to a high of 33.62. The Restaurants industry median Days Inventory is 15.67. Starbucks' value of 25.59 is 63.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #240 out of 348 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' Days Inventory compare to CMG and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #240 out of 348 companies for Days Inventory. This places Starbucks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 15.67. Starbucks' value of 25.59 is 63.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Starbucks' own Days Inventory has ranged from 24.71 to 33.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.50 vs. the industry median of 15.67, 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 Days Inventory for a Restaurants company?
The median Days Inventory among Restaurants companies is 15.67, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starbucks's current Days Inventory of 25.59 is 63.4% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Days Inventory is 15.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current Days Inventory is 25.59, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 28.50. 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 $98.75, compared to a current price of $104.60 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 25.59, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 28.50 and 63.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 15.67. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current Days Inventory is 25.59 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 $104.60 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.75.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBUX:
Days Inventory: 25.59 (10% below median its 10-year median of 28.50)
GF Value™: $98.75 vs. price of $104.60 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.4% above the Restaurants median (#240 of 348)
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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