Starbucks SBUX Net debt / EBITDA

Net debt / EBITDA at other companies

McDonald'sMCD

4.1×-0.2×

EAT

Brinker InternationalEAT

2.5×-2.7×

Chipotle Mexican GrillCMG

2.2×+0.5×

Celsius Holdings, Inc.CELH

0.5×+0.2×

Keurig Dr PepperKDP

1.5×-2.9×

Restaurant Brands InternationalQSR

5.5×-0.3×

FAQ

What is Starbucks's net debt / EBITDA?

Starbucks (SBUX) reported net debt / EBITDA of 4.1× in Q2 2026.

How has Starbucks's net debt / EBITDA changed year-over-year?

Starbucks's net debt / EBITDA decreased by 2.1% year-over-year, from 4.2× to 4.1×.

What is the long-term trend for Starbucks's net debt / EBITDA?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Starbucks's net debt / EBITDA has grown at a 18.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 2.5× to 5×.

What does net debt / EBITDA mean?

Net debt (total debt minus cash) divided by trailing-twelve-month EBITDA. Expresses leverage in years — roughly how long it would take to repay net debt out of operating cash earnings.