StarbucksCHIX:SRBD 81 EV-to-FCF is 53.28 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 33.84. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SRBD with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €74.90. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Restaurants companies, Starbucks ranks worse than 84% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Starbucks's Enterprise Value is €124,284 Mil.
Starbucks's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,333 Mil. Therefore, Starbucks's EV-to-FCF for today is 53.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starbucks's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SRBd'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -272.45 Med: 33.84 Max: 1247.02
Current: 51.92
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Starbucks was 1247.02. The lowest was -272.45. And the median was 33.84.
CHIX:SRBd's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 84% of 275
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.56
vs CHIX:SRBd: 51.92
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Starbucks's share price for today is €79.15.
Starbucks's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €1.136.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Starbucks EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Starbucks EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starbucks's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Starbucks's current Enterprise Value is €124,284 Mil.
Starbucks's Free Cash Flow 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 €2,333 Mil.
* 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 (CHIX:SRBD) has a EV-to-FCF of 53.28 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 33.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #231 out of 275 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Starbucks' EV-to-FCF too high?
Starbucks' current EV-to-FCF of 53.28 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 33.84. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.56. Starbucks' value of 53.28 is 203.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #231 out of 275 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' EV-to-FCF compare to MCD and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #231 out of 275 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Starbucks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.56. Starbucks' value of 53.28 is 203.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.84 vs. the industry median of 17.56, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.56, based on 275 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starbucks's current EV-to-FCF of 53.28 is 203.4% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current EV-to-FCF is 53.28, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 33.84. 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?
Starbucks (CHIX:SRBD) has a current EV-to-FCF of 53.28. The stock's GF Value™ is €74.90, compared to a current price of €79.15 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 53.28, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 33.84 and 203.4% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.56. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (CHIX:SRBD), the current EV-to-FCF is 53.28 as of Jul. 05, 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 (CHIX:SRBD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €79.15 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €74.90.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SRBD:
EV-to-FCF: 53.28 (57% above median its 10-year median of 33.84)
GF Value™: €74.90 vs. price of €79.15 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 203.4% above the Restaurants median (#231 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SRBD 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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