Starbucks Corporation P/B Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
P/B Ratio
-13.35
Stock Price
$99.16
Book Value/Share
$-7.43
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
How It's Calculated
-13.35 = $99.16 ÷ $-7.43
What This Means
Starbucks Corporation has a negative P/B ratio of -13.35, indicating negative book value — the company's liabilities exceed its assets. This warrants careful analysis of the balance sheet.
About Starbucks Corporation
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in Restaurants. With a market capitalization of about $113.01B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $99.16, within a 52-week range of $77.99 to $108.88 (-8.9% from the high, +27.1% from the low). Beta of 1.01 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 3.9%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Starbucks Corporation, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Consumer Cyclical, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Cyclical names on our S&P 100 coverage, Starbucks Corporation's P/B ratio of -13.35 can be compared with peers such as AMZN (6.59), TSLA (19.90), MCD (-154.25). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Cyclical stocks.
Key Takeaways
- SBUX is grouped in the Consumer Cyclical sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.01 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 3.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does SBUX's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Starbucks Corporation's P/B of -13.35 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Consumer Cyclical business models.
Is -13.35 above or below book value?
A P/B below 1.0 (-13.35) can suggest the stock trades below book — sometimes a value signal, sometimes distress or accounting quirks.
How does P/B compare within Consumer Cyclical?
Peer P/B levels in Consumer Cyclical (e.g. TSLA (19.90), AMZN (6.59), NKE (4.86)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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