Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.043x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($364.50 Million) by net assets ($-8.46 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See SBUX equity to assets ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Starbucks Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1991–2025)
This chart illustrates how Starbucks Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check SBUX cash flow quality score to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Starbucks Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Starbucks Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
PDD Holdings Inc.
NASDAQ:PDD
|
0.110x |
|
HITACHI LTD ADR/10
F:HIAA
|
N/A |
|
Progressive Corp
NYSE:PGR
|
1.138x |
|
BP PLC ADR
NYSE:BP
|
0.037x |
|
Stryker Corporation
NYSE:SYK
|
0.096x |
|
Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited
BK:DELTA
|
0.077x |
|
Capital One Financial Corporation
NYSE:COF
|
0.054x |
|
Safran SA
PA:SAF
|
0.200x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Starbucks Corporation (1991–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Starbucks Corporation from 1991 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see market cap of Starbucks Corporation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | $-8.09 Billion | $4.75 Billion | -0.587x | +28.35% |
| 2024-09-30 | $-7.44 Billion | $6.10 Billion | -0.819x | -8.89% |
| 2023-09-30 | $-7.99 Billion | $6.01 Billion | -0.752x | -48.81% |
| 2022-09-30 | $-8.70 Billion | $4.40 Billion | -0.506x | +55.14% |
| 2021-09-30 | $-5.31 Billion | $5.99 Billion | -1.127x | -450.10% |
| 2020-09-30 | $-7.80 Billion | $1.60 Billion | -0.205x | +74.71% |
| 2019-09-30 | $-6.23 Billion | $5.05 Billion | -0.810x | -107.98% |
| 2018-09-30 | $1.18 Billion | $11.94 Billion | 10.153x | +1227.28% |
| 2017-09-30 | $5.46 Billion | $4.17 Billion | 0.765x | -1.51% |
| 2016-09-30 | $5.89 Billion | $4.58 Billion | 0.777x | +20.56% |
| 2015-09-30 | $5.82 Billion | $3.75 Billion | 0.644x | +458.95% |
| 2014-09-30 | $5.27 Billion | $607.80 Million | 0.115x | -82.24% |
| 2013-09-30 | $4.48 Billion | $2.91 Billion | 0.649x | +92.99% |
| 2012-09-30 | $5.11 Billion | $1.72 Billion | 0.336x | -8.52% |
| 2011-09-30 | $4.39 Billion | $1.61 Billion | 0.368x | -20.62% |
| 2010-09-30 | $3.68 Billion | $1.70 Billion | 0.463x | +1.52% |
| 2009-09-30 | $3.05 Billion | $1.39 Billion | 0.456x | -9.09% |
| 2008-09-30 | $2.51 Billion | $1.26 Billion | 0.502x | -13.28% |
| 2007-09-30 | $2.30 Billion | $1.33 Billion | 0.578x | +13.91% |
| 2006-09-30 | $2.23 Billion | $1.13 Billion | 0.508x | +14.94% |
| 2005-09-30 | $2.09 Billion | $923.61 Million | 0.442x | +38.39% |
| 2004-09-30 | $2.49 Billion | $793.85 Million | 0.319x | +17.36% |
| 2003-09-30 | $2.08 Billion | $566.45 Million | 0.272x | -1.68% |
| 2002-09-30 | $1.73 Billion | $477.69 Million | 0.277x | -17.10% |
| 2001-09-30 | $1.38 Billion | $460.83 Million | 0.334x | +20.68% |
| 2000-09-30 | $1.15 Billion | $318.57 Million | 0.277x | +26.19% |
| 1999-09-30 | $961.00 Million | $210.60 Million | 0.219x | +21.81% |
| 1998-09-30 | $794.30 Million | $142.90 Million | 0.180x | -5.27% |
| 1997-09-30 | $531.80 Million | $101.00 Million | 0.190x | -37.24% |
| 1996-09-30 | $451.70 Million | $136.70 Million | 0.303x | +728.79% |
| 1995-09-30 | $312.20 Million | $11.40 Million | 0.037x | +367.53% |
| 1994-09-30 | $109.90 Million | $-1.50 Million | -0.014x | -113.36% |
| 1993-09-30 | $88.10 Million | $9.00 Million | 0.102x | -13.57% |
| 1992-09-30 | $75.30 Million | $8.90 Million | 0.118x | +0.46% |
| 1991-09-30 | $22.10 Million | $2.60 Million | 0.118x | -- |
About Starbucks Corporation
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 … Read more