Starbucks Corporation SBUX
Composite 45/100; the shares have moved about 27% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Growth ranks 21/100 — a strong mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 62/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Momentum ranks 62/100 — a slight point in its favour. Quality ranks 54/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Growth ranks 21/100 — a strong mark against it. Valuation ranks 24/100 — a strong mark against it. Income ranks 41/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Starbucks operates as a global roaster, marketer, and retailer of coffee, tea, and related products through its stores and licensed channels under brands including Starbucks Coffee, Teavana, and Seattle’s Best Coffee.
Key financials Revenue grew 9% and EPS 33%, while margins compressed: gross 22%, operating 8%, net 4%. ROE is 0%, ROA 7%, ROCE 20%. Debt/equity is –3%, net debt/EBITDA 3.3x, and interest coverage 6x. Dividend yield is 2.3% with a 143% payout ratio.
Stock health Momentum is mixed: +21% over 12m but –3% from the 52w high and RSI 56. Sidera’s overall score is 46 (average quality, richly valued), with valuation at the 26th percentile and strength at 60.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 5.40% to the analyst mean target of 111.74 (Barrons.com). - Korea HQ raided over ‘Tank Day’ campaign (MT Newswires) - Shake Shack rally stokes investor appetite for restaurant plays (Barrons.com) - Analysts highlight Starbucks among top research picks (Zacks) - Turnaround under Niccol cited as working for long-term holders (24/7 Wall St.)
Looking forward Forward P/E of 35x and PEG of 0.5x imply expectations for sustained earnings growth, but high valuation metrics (P/E 60x, EV/EBITDA 26x) leave little margin for error.
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