The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Starbucks's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,532 Mil. Starbucks's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,254 Mil.
Hence, Starbucks's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.60.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Starbucks Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Starbucks Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starbucks's Receivables Turnover 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.
SBUX vs MCD, YUM, CMG: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 7.60 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #165 out of 352 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is Starbucks' Receivables Turnover too high?
Starbucks' current Receivables Turnover is 7.60. The Restaurants industry median Receivables Turnover is 28.75. Starbucks' value of 7.60 is 73.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #165 out of 352 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above 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' Receivables Turnover compare to MCD and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #165 out of 352 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Starbucks in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 28.75. Starbucks' value of 7.60 is 73.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Restaurants company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Restaurants companies is 28.75, based on 352 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Starbucks's current Receivables Turnover of 7.60 is 73.6% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Starbucks and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 28.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starbucks's current Receivables Turnover is 7.60. 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 $98.67, compared to a current price of $104.27 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 7.60 and 73.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 28.75. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current Receivables Turnover is 7.60 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 $104.27 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.67.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBUX:
Receivables Turnover: 7.60
GF Value™: $98.67 vs. price of $104.27 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.6% below the Restaurants median (#165 of 352)
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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