SBUX EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
SBUX's ev/ebitda is higher than 82% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
SBUX EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of SBUX’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 9.8 to 53.8, averaging 20.7.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22.5 | 25.3 | 27.8 | 22.5 |
| 2025 | 18.0 | 20.9 | 24.4 | 24.1 |
| 2024 | 13.9 | 16.6 | 19.5 | 18.5 |
| 2023 | 16.7 | 20.3 | 23.5 | 17.8 |
| 2022 | 13.4 | 17.1 | 22.8 | 21.7 |
| 2021 | 19.5 | 36.0 | 53.8 | 21.2 |
| 2020 | 13.1 | 27.9 | 52.0 | 52.0 |
| 2019 | 15.3 | 18.5 | 20.9 | 18.9 |
| 2018 | 9.8 | 11.4 | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| 2017 | 14.1 | 15.5 | 17.4 | 15.5 |
| 2016 | 14.7 | 15.8 | 16.8 | 15.7 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is SBUX EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
Starbucks Corporation's EV/EBITDA is currently 22.5, which is historically pricey relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for SBUX is approximately 18.5. See all SBUX valuation metrics →
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