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SBUX EV/EBITDA Analysis

25.1x

Updated 417h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

At 25.1x, SBUX's EV/EBITDA measures its enterprise value against earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — essentially the price tag for the whole company relative to its operating cash generation.

Sector Performance

83th percentile

SBUX

25.1x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

24.6x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

That multiple sits well above the sector median of 13.5x, placing SBUX in the 83rd percentile among peers, meaning only 17% of comparable stocks trade at a higher valuation. The metric has been stable across the last eight quarters, with the most recent values at 25.1x, 24.6x, and 26.0x; quarter-over-quarter it rose 2.0%, while the year-over-year change is not available. A stable yet extremely high multiple relative to the sector indicates the market consistently prices in superior performance, leaving little margin for error. This combination of elevated level and unchanged trend implies downside risk if growth expectations are missed, as the valuation offers limited cushion. This directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict on SBUX.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about SBUX?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are SBUX's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.