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Starbucks's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,542 Mil. Starbucks's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €5,433 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Starbucks's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,542 Mil. Starbucks's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €8,013 Mil. Therefore, Starbucks's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.25%.
Starbucks had a gross margin of 19.25% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Starbucks was 31.63%. The lowest was 21.51%. And the median was 27.81%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Starbucks had a gross margin of 19.25% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Starbucks Gross Profit Related Terms
Starbucks Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Gross Profit 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.
WBO:SBUX vs MCD, CMG, YUM: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €5,433 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Starbucks (WBO:SBUX) has a Gross Profit of €5,433 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors.
Is Starbucks' Gross Profit too high?
Starbucks' current Gross Profit is €5,433 Mil. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' Gross Profit compare to MCD and CMG?
Starbucks' Gross Profit of €5,433 Mil can be compared against companies in the Restaurants industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Restaurants company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. Starbucks's current Gross Profit is €5,433 Mil. 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 (WBO:SBUX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €86.49, compared to a current price of €82.08 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €5,433 Mil. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (WBO:SBUX), the current Gross Profit is €5,433 Mil 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 (WBO:SBUX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €82.08 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €86.49.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SBUX:
Gross Profit: €5,433 Mil
GF Value™: €86.49 vs. price of €82.08 (5.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SBUX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starbucks is the world's largest specialty coffee retailer, operating and licensing more than 40,000 stores across some 80 markets. Company-operated stores in North America generate the majority of revenue, complemented by licensed locations in airports, grocery stores, and most international markets; China is its second-largest market, where Starbucks sold a majority stake in its retail operations to Boyu Capital in 2025 while retaining brand ownership and licensing income. Its Starbucks Rewards loyalty program drives a large share of U.S. transactions, and channel development extends the brand into packaged coffee and ready-to-drink beverages through partnerships with Nestlé and PepsiCo. Under its 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround, the company is refocusing on coffeehouse experience and service speed. Founded in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks is headquartered there today.
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