StarbucksSBUX -0.36%81 FCF Yield % is 2.32 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 3.30. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 365 Restaurants companies, Starbucks ranks worse than 64.11% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Starbucks FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starbucks's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's FCF Yield % 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 (SBUX) has a FCF Yield % of 2.32 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 3.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #234 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 64.1%.
Is Starbucks' FCF Yield % too high?
Starbucks' current FCF Yield % of 2.32 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.30. The Restaurants industry median FCF Yield % is 4.80. Starbucks' value of 2.32 is 51.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #234 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Yield % compare to CMG and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #234 out of 365 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Starbucks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.80. Starbucks' value of 2.32 is 51.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.30 vs. the industry median of 4.80, Starbucks has consistently been below 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 FCF Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median FCF Yield % among Restaurants companies is 4.80, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starbucks's current FCF Yield % of 2.32 is 51.7% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current FCF Yield % is 2.32, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 3.30. 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 $98.76, compared to a current price of $103.16 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.32, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.30 and 51.7% below the Restaurants industry median of 4.80. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current FCF Yield % is 2.32 as of Jun. 25, 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 $103.16 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.76.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBUX:
FCF Yield %: 2.32 (30% below median its 10-year median of 3.30)
GF Value™: $98.76 vs. price of $103.16 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% below the Restaurants median (#234 of 365)
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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