StarbucksMEX:SBUX +5.32%72 EBITDA Margin % is 13.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 22.07. GuruFocus rates MEX:SBUX with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,707.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Starbucks ranks better than 53.97% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Starbucks's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN22,618 Mil. Starbucks's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN171,879 Mil. Therefore, Starbucks's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.16%.
Starbucks (MEX:SBUX) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Starbucks EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Starbucks EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starbucks's EBITDA Margin % 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.
MEX:SBUX vs CMG, YUM, MCD: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's EBITDA Margin % 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 (MEX:SBUX) has a EBITDA Margin % of 13.16% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 22.07. Over the past decade, Starbucks' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.39 to 29.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #168 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Starbucks' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Starbucks' current EBITDA Margin % of 13.16% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 22.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.39 to a high of 29.35. The Restaurants industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Starbucks' value of 13.16% is 13.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #168 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' EBITDA Margin % compare to CMG and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #168 out of 365 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Starbucks in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56. Starbucks' value of 13.16% is 13.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Starbucks' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 12.39 to 29.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.07 vs. the industry median of 11.56, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Restaurants company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Restaurants companies is 11.56, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starbucks's current EBITDA Margin % of 13.16% is 13.8% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current EBITDA Margin % is 13.16%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 22.07. 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 (MEX:SBUX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,707.58, compared to a current price of MXN1,840.00 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 13.16%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 22.07 and 13.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 11.56. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (MEX:SBUX), the current EBITDA Margin % is 13.16% 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 (MEX:SBUX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,840.00 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,707.58.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SBUX:
EBITDA Margin %: 13.16% (40% below median its 10-year median of 22.07)
GF Value™: MXN1,707.58 vs. price of MXN1,840.00 (7.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.8% above the Restaurants median (#168 of 365)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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