Starbucks Corporation Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Starbucks Corporation cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of -0.214x as of June 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 ($1.64 Billion) by net assets ($-7.67 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) market capitalisation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Starbucks Corporation (1991–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Starbucks Corporation from 1991 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Starbucks Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View SBUX stock price and chart for real-time trading data and today's change.
Starbucks Corporation Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Starbucks Corporation cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Starbucks Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Starbucks Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Review free cash flow generation of Starbucks Corporation to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
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China Life Insurance Co Ltd A
SHG:601628
|
0.194x |
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China Yangtze Power Co Ltd
SHG:600900
|
0.084x |
|
Accenture plc
NYSE:ACN
|
0.115x |
|
Automatic Data Processing Inc
NASDAQ:ADP
|
0.217x |
|
Lockheed Martin Corporation
NYSE:LMT
|
0.603x |
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Sanofi
F:SNW2
|
0.051x |
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Grupo México S.A.B. de C.V
MX:GMEXICOB
|
0.129x |
|
Medtronic plc
SA:MDTC34
|
0.051x |
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. Also see SBUX current and non-current assets for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.
| 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