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Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX)

This page compares Airbnb (ABNB) with Starbucks (SBUX) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Airbnb (ABNB) and Starbucks (SBUX) both belong to the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry, though ABNB is classified under Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines while SBUX falls under Restaurants.

Starbucks (SBUX) has more than two decades of public-market history since June 26, 1992, whereas Airbnb (ABNB) listed on December 10, 2020 and has a much shorter record to draw on.

SymbolABNBSBUX
NameAirbnb, Inc.Starbucks Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer ServicesConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & LeisureHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
GICS Sub-IndustryHotels, Resorts & Cruise LinesRestaurants
Market Capitalization77.96 billion USD111.02 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateDecember 10, 2020June 26, 1992
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) at 32.43 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Starbucks (SBUX) at 74.36 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing earnings multiple for SBUX relative to peers.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

32.43

Max
66.67
Q3
37.09
Median
21.13
Q1
16.48
Min
3.88

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

74.36

Max
66.67
Q3
37.09
Median
21.13
Q1
16.48
Min
3.88
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 2.89 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Airbnb (ABNB) at 6.16 sits in the pricier quartile — ABNB costs more per dollar of sales.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

6.16

Max
6.16
Q3
3.15
Median
1.76
Q1
0.86
Min
0.06

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

2.89

Max
6.16
Q3
3.15
Median
1.76
Q1
0.86
Min
0.06
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Starbucks (SBUX) reports a negative Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) of -13.11, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile Airbnb (ABNB) reports 10.23, ranking against industry peers normally.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

10.23

Max
13.34
Q3
6.25
Median
2.50
Q1
1.07
Min
-5.73

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

-13.11

Max
13.34
Q3
6.25
Median
2.50
Q1
1.07
Min
-5.73
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolABNBSBUX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)32.4374.36
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)6.162.89
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)10.23-13.11
Free Cash Flow Yield4.09%-1.17%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) reports Return on Equity (TTM) of 32.33% and can be ranked against industry peers; Starbucks (SBUX) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

32.33%

Max
52.89%
Q3
29.23%
Median
12.95%
Q1
2.49%
Min
-22.60%

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

--

Max
52.89%
Q3
29.23%
Median
12.95%
Q1
2.49%
Min
-22.60%
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) at 19.90% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Starbucks (SBUX) at 3.89%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

19.90%

Max
24.47%
Q3
12.45%
Median
6.19%
Q1
1.10%
Min
-15.48%

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

3.89%

Max
24.47%
Q3
12.45%
Median
6.19%
Q1
1.10%
Min
-15.48%
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Starbucks (SBUX) at 8.42% runs core operations around its industry’s norm, while Airbnb (ABNB) at 3.21% operates in the bottom quartile.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

3.21%

Max
44.25%
Q3
19.86%
Median
11.37%
Q1
3.33%
Min
-20.31%

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

8.42%

Max
44.25%
Q3
19.86%
Median
11.37%
Q1
3.33%
Min
-20.31%
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolABNBSBUX
Return on Equity (TTM)32.33%--
Return on Assets (TTM)6.25%7.38%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)19.90%3.89%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)3.21%8.42%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)82.91%21.90%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolABNBSBUX
1-Year Revenue Growth10.26%2.79%
3-Year Revenue CAGR13.38%4.86%

EPS Growth

Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolABNBSBUX
1-Year EPS Growth-74.94%-50.76%
3-Year EPS CAGR-28.26%-16.80%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Airbnb (ABNB) at 1.44 and Starbucks (SBUX) at 0.92 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

1.44

Max
3.05
Q3
1.69
Median
0.99
Q1
0.70
Min
0.20

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

0.92

Max
3.05
Q3
1.69
Median
0.99
Q1
0.70
Min
0.20
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Airbnb (ABNB) reports Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) of 0.33 and can be ranked against industry peers; Starbucks (SBUX) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.33

Max
7.23
Q3
3.25
Median
1.27
Q1
0.34
Min
0.01

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

--

Max
7.23
Q3
3.25
Median
1.27
Q1
0.34
Min
0.01
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolABNBSBUX
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.440.92
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.33--
Net Debt / EBITDA-3.624.21

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Airbnb (ABNB) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Starbucks (SBUX) reports a yield of 2.55%, ranking against industry peers normally.

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.00%

Max
4.83%
Q3
1.99%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

2.55%

Max
4.83%
Q3
1.99%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Starbucks (SBUX) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 187.79% — outside the typical 0–100% range; Airbnb (ABNB) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%).

ABNB

Consumer Services industry group

0.00%

Max
81.13%
Q3
35.03%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

SBUX

Consumer Services industry group

187.79%

Max
81.13%
Q3
35.03%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Services industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolABNBSBUX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%2.55%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%187.79%

Performance & Risk

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Airbnb (ABNB) vs. Starbucks (SBUX): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolABNBSBUX
1-Year Return-4.42%8.57%
1-Year Volatility28.98%28.55%
Beta1.150.99
3-Month Avg. Volume3.65M7.80M