Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Consumer Cyclical
Starbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of coffee internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee, tea, and other beverages, roasted whole beans and ground coffees, complementary food, packaged coffees, single-serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages; and various food products, such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch items. The company also licenses its trademarks through licensed stores, and grocery and foodservice accounts. The company offers its products under the Starbucks Coffee, Teavana, Seattle's Best Coffee, Ethos, and Starbucks Reserve brands. Starbucks Corporation was founded in 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 2.0% |
| Consumer Cyclical Sector Avg FCF Yield | 5.1% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $2.4B |
| Market Cap | $122.8B |
| P/E Ratio | 62.3x |
Starbucks Corporation's FCF yield of 2.0% is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starbucks Corporation's (SBUX) free cash flow yield?
Starbucks Corporation's (SBUX) free cash flow yield is 2.0%. That is below the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).
Is SBUX's free cash flow yield good?
At 2.0%, SBUX's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Starbucks Corporation generate?
Starbucks Corporation generated $2.4B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $122.8B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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