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StarbucksSBUX +3.00%81 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -7.80% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 283 Restaurants companies, Starbucks ranks worse than 79.15% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Starbucks's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -7.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Starbucks was 128.90% per year. The lowest was -39.00% per year. And the median was 21.90% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Starbucks 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SBUX vs MCD, YUM, CMG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -7.80% mean?
Starbucks (SBUX) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -7.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Starbucks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #224 out of 283 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Starbucks' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Starbucks' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -7.80%. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #224 out of 283 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' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to MCD and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #224 out of 283 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Starbucks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Restaurants company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Restaurants companies is 10.20, based on 283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Starbucks and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 10.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -7.80%. 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 $98.38, compared to a current price of $107.26 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -7.80%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -7.80% 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 $107.26 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.38.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBUX:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -7.80%
GF Value™: $98.38 vs. price of $107.26 (9% above fair value)
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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