Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) — Stock Score Summary

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (40/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Starbucks is facing structural headwinds including brand dilution, intense low-cost competition in China, and operational friction in its US stores. It fails our quality screen (40) and lacks any connection to our core macro themes, making it a poor candidate for our concentrated book.

Starbucks Corporation is a global coffee company and coffeehouse chain, offering specialty coffee beverages, food items, and merchandise through company-owned and licensed stores worldwide. Its dominant global brand recognition, extensive retail footprint, and strong customer loyalty program create a significant competitive moat. Starbucks is the world's largest coffeehouse chain, known for its premium positioning, rapid global expansion, and innovative digital engagement.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$97.41
Market Cap$114.8B
P/E (TTM)71.86
P/E (Forward)31.27
Price/Book-12.67
Return on Invested Capital14.0%
Gross Margin21.9%
Operating Margin8.4%
Revenue Growth8.8%
Dividend Yield2.6%
Free Cash Flow$-1.3B

Starbucks Corporation operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starbucks Corporation’s (SBUX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (40), Value (34), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Starbucks Corporation have an economic moat?
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has a Quality factor score of 40/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Starbucks Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Starbucks Corporation in?
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).
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