Starbucks SBUX Return on invested capital

Return on invested capital at other companies

McDonald'sMCD

25.3%+5.5pp

EAT

Brinker InternationalEAT

27.6%+9.2pp

Chipotle Mexican GrillCMG

18.6%-1.5pp

Keurig Dr PepperKDP

7.8%+2.5pp

Restaurant Brands InternationalQSR

9.9%-0.5pp

Dutch BrosBROS

11.4%+1.8pp

FAQ

What is Starbucks's return on invested capital?

Starbucks (SBUX) reported return on invested capital of 14% in Q2 2026.

How has Starbucks's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Starbucks's return on invested capital decreased by 28.2% year-over-year, from 19.6% to 14%.

What is the long-term trend for Starbucks's return on invested capital?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Starbucks's return on invested capital has grown at a -18.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 33.7% to 14.9%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.