SBUX (Starbucks) GF Score: 81/100 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 11% Below Median


SBUX Starbucks Corp SBUX
81 GF Score
Price $104.60
GF Value $98.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Starbucks GF Score?

Starbucks SBUX +1.40% 81 GF Score is 81 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 91.00. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Starbucks has the GF Score of 81, which implies that the company might have Good outperformance potential.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 4/10
2. Profitability Rank : 8/10
3. Growth Rank : 6/10
4. GF Value Rank : 7/10
5. Momentum Rank : 8/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Starbucks might have Good outperformance potential.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Starbucks  (NAS:SBUX) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Starbucks GF Score Related Terms

SBUX vs CMG, YUM, MCD: GF Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's GF Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Score →
What does a GF Score of 81 mean?
Starbucks (SBUX) has a GF Score of 81 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 91.00. Over the past decade, Starbucks' GF Score has ranged from 80.00 to 97.00.
Is Starbucks' GF Score too high?
Starbucks' current GF Score of 81 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 91.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 80.00 to a high of 97.00. 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' GF Score compare to CMG and YUM?
Starbucks' GF Score of 81 can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. Historically, Starbucks' own GF Score has ranged from 80.00 to 97.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Restaurants company?
A good GF Score depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. Starbucks's current GF Score is 81, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 91.00. 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 GF Score is 81, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 91.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current GF Score is 81 as of Jun. 27, 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:

  • GF Score: 81 (11% below median its 10-year median of 91.00)
  • GF Value™: $98.75 vs. price of $104.60 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USA, 98134
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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