SBUX (Starbucks) Debt-to-Asset : 0.79 (As of Jun. 2026)

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SBUX Starbucks Corp SBUX
85 GF Score
Price $107.69
GF Value $98.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Starbucks Debt-to-Asset?

Starbucks SBUX -0.79% 85 Debt-to-Asset is 0.79 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Starbucks's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,770 Mil. Starbucks's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $19,664 Mil. Starbucks's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $28,295 Mil. Starbucks's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.79.

Starbucks  (NAS:SBUX) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.

Starbucks Debt-to-Asset Related Terms

Starbucks Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset Chart

Starbucks Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.75 0.85 0.84 0.82 0.83

Starbucks Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Debt-to-Asset 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 0.83 0.83 0.79 0.80 0.79

SBUX vs MCD, YUM, CMG: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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Starbucks Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Starbucks's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(3063.4 + 23548.1) / 32019.7
=0.83

Starbucks's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(2769.7 + 19664.4) / 28294.7
=0.79

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.79 mean?
Starbucks (SBUX) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.79 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors.
Is Starbucks' Debt-to-Asset too high?
Starbucks' current Debt-to-Asset is 0.79. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' Debt-to-Asset compare to MCD and YUM?
Starbucks' Debt-to-Asset of 0.79 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 Debt-to-Asset for a Restaurants company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. Starbucks's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.79. 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 $98.27, compared to a current price of $107.69 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.79. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.79 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 $107.69 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.27. GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SBUX:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.79
  • GF Value™: $98.27 vs. price of $107.69 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs

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 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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