Starbucks's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.76.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.66.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Starbucks was -18.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -6.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% 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 EBIT per Share growth rate using EBIT per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starbucks's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
SBUX'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.6 Med: 22.65 Max: 84.2
Current: -6.3
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Starbucks was 84.20% per year. The lowest was -21.60% per year. And the median was 22.65% per year.
SBUX's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 80.16% of 252
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 16.35
vs SBUX: -6.30
Starbucks's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $865 Mil.
Starbucks (NAS:SBUX) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Starbucks EBIT per Share Related Terms
Starbucks EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starbucks's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.66
* 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 EBIT per Share of $2.66 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #202 out of 252 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is Starbucks' EBIT per Share too high?
Starbucks' current EBIT per Share is $2.66. The Restaurants industry median EBIT per Share is 16.35. Starbucks' value of $2.66 is 83.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #202 out of 252 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' EBIT per Share compare to MCD and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #202 out of 252 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Starbucks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 16.35. Starbucks' value of $2.66 is 83.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Restaurants company?
The median EBIT per Share among Restaurants companies is 16.35, based on 252 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starbucks's current EBIT per Share of $2.66 is 83.7% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBIT per Share is 16.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current EBIT per Share is $2.66. 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 EBIT per Share is $2.66 and 83.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 16.35. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current EBIT per Share is $2.66 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:
EBIT per Share: $2.66
GF Value™: $98.75 vs. price of $104.60 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.7% below the Restaurants median (#202 of 252)
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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