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Starbucks Corp. (SBUX)
Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
Beginner level
Liquidity ratios measure the company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations.
Liquidity Ratios (Summary)
Starbucks Corp., liquidity ratios
| Sep 29, 2019 | Sep 30, 2018 | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 2, 2016 | Sep 27, 2015 | Sep 28, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | |||||||
| Quick ratio | |||||||
| Cash ratio |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-14).
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Starbucks Corp.’s current ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Starbucks Corp.’s quick ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Starbucks Corp.’s cash ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Current Ratio
Starbucks Corp., current ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Sep 29, 2019 | Sep 30, 2018 | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 2, 2016 | Sep 27, 2015 | Sep 28, 2014 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||
| Current ratio1 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| Current Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||
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| McDonald’s Corp. | |||||||
| Current Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Travel & Leisure | |||||||
| Current Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Services | |||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-14).
1 2019 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Starbucks Corp.’s current ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Quick Ratio
Starbucks Corp., quick ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Sep 29, 2019 | Sep 30, 2018 | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 2, 2016 | Sep 27, 2015 | Sep 28, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||
| Short-term investments | |||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | |||||||
| Total quick assets | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||
| Quick ratio1 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| Quick Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | |||||||
| Delta Air Lines Inc. | |||||||
| Marriott International Inc. | |||||||
| McDonald’s Corp. | |||||||
| Quick Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Travel & Leisure | |||||||
| Quick Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Services | |||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-14).
1 2019 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Starbucks Corp.’s quick ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |
Cash Ratio
Starbucks Corp., cash ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Sep 29, 2019 | Sep 30, 2018 | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 2, 2016 | Sep 27, 2015 | Sep 28, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||
| Short-term investments | |||||||
| Total cash assets | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||
| Cash ratio1 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| Cash Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||
| Booking Holdings Inc. | |||||||
| Delta Air Lines Inc. | |||||||
| Marriott International Inc. | |||||||
| McDonald’s Corp. | |||||||
| Cash Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Travel & Leisure | |||||||
| Cash Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Services | |||||||
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-11-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-11-16), 10-K (filing date: 2017-11-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-11-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-11-12), 10-K (filing date: 2014-11-14).
1 2019 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Starbucks Corp.’s cash ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019. |