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StarbucksSBUX -1.79%84 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Jun. 2026, which is 500% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates SBUX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $98.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Restaurants companies, Starbucks ranks better than 76.17% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Starbucks's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starbucks's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SBUX'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.4 Med: 0.05 Max: 6.7
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, Starbucks's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.70%. The lowest was -12.40%. And the median was 0.05%.
SBUX's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 76.17% of 235
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs SBUX: 0.30
Starbucks (NAS:SBUX) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Starbucks 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SBUX vs MCD, YUM, CMG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Starbucks's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Starbucks's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starbucks's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 mean?
Starbucks (SBUX) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Starbucks and its competitors. This is 500% above median its historical median of 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #56 out of 235 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Starbucks' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Starbucks' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Based on the distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #56 out of 235 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Starbucks has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starbucks' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MCD and YUM?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Starbucks ranks #56 out of 235 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Starbucks in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Restaurants company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Restaurants industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Starbucks and its competitors. Starbucks's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is 500% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. 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 $98.42, compared to a current price of $103.37 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is 500% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Starbucks' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Starbucks (SBUX), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 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 (SBUX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starbucks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $103.37 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $98.42.
GuruFocus considers Starbucks to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBUX:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30 (500% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: $98.42 vs. price of $103.37 (5% above fair value)
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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