StarbucksSBUX -0.36%81 Quick Ratio is 0.73 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 0.70. 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 58.08% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Starbucks's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.73.
Starbucks has a quick ratio of 0.73. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starbucks's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SBUX'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.45 Med: 0.7 Max: 1.95
Current: 0.73
During the past 13 years, Starbucks's highest Quick Ratio was 1.95. The lowest was 0.45. And the median was 0.70.
SBUX's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 58.08% of 365
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs SBUX: 0.73
Starbucks (NAS:SBUX) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Starbucks Quick Ratio Related Terms
Starbucks Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Starbucks's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 0.73 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.70. Over the past decade, Starbucks' Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #212 out of 365 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Starbucks' Quick Ratio too high?
Starbucks' current Quick Ratio of 0.73 is near median its 10-year median of 0.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.45 to a high of 1.95. The Restaurants industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Starbucks' value of 0.73 is 16.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #212 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' Quick Ratio compare to CMG and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #212 out of 365 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Starbucks in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Starbucks' value of 0.73 is 16.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Starbucks' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.45 to 1.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.70 vs. the industry median of 0.87, 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 Quick Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Quick Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.87, based on 365 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starbucks's current Quick Ratio of 0.73 is 16.1% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current Quick Ratio is 0.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.70. 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 Quick Ratio is 0.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.70 and 16.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.87. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current Quick Ratio is 0.73 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 (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:
Quick Ratio: 0.73 (near median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: $98.76 vs. price of $103.16 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% below the Restaurants median (#212 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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