FCF Yield
Updated 340h ago
Sector Performance
25th percentileSBUX
2.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
Deep Analysis
SBUX’s current FCF Yield of 2.1% means the company generates $2.10 in free cash flow for every $100 of its market value — a measure of how much cash profit an investor gets relative to the stock price.
This is well below the sector median of 4.2%, placing it in the 25th percentile among peers. The metric has remained stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year change not available and a quarter-over-quarter increase of +5.0%. A low FCF Yield combined with a flat trend suggests the stock offers less cash return than most sector peers without recent improvement to close that gap, pointing to limited upside potential and higher relative valuation risk. This metric directly supports the CAUTIOUS verdict, as the company’s cash generation is weak compared to the rest of its sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about SBUX?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are SBUX's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: FLNC (-6.3%), NCLH (-13.0%), SG (-13.6%), XEL (-13.6%), GS (-14.0%).
The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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2.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
7.8%
How SBUX's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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