SBUXCAUTIOUS

SBUX Quick Ratio Analysis

0.48x

Updated 987h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can pay all debts due within a year using only its cash, marketable securities, and receivables, without selling inventory.

Sector Performance

27th percentile

SBUX

0.48x

Sector Median

0.71x

Sector Avg

2.67x

Prior Period

0.25x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

📊

Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures whether a company can pay all debts due within a year using only its cash, marketable securities, and receivables, without selling inventory.

At 0.48x, SBUX holds $0.48 in these liquid assets for every $1.00 of short-term liability, meaning it would fall short if all obligations came due immediately. That level sits below the sector median of 0.72x and ranks in the 28th percentile, so roughly 72% of peers have a stronger liquidity cushion. No trend data is available: the YoY and QoQ changes are marked N/A, and the history contains only the single current value of 0.48x. With a low level and no confirmed direction, investors

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about SBUX?

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.

How is the Quick Ratio calculated?

Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.

📚

Learn More About Quick Ratio

Why Working Capital Management Matters More Than You Think

Working capital is more than current assets minus liabilities. Learn why working capital matters for liquidity, efficiency, and competitive advantage, with real data from AMZN, COST, HD, and XOM.

The Formula

(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.