How does SBUX's earnings performance compare to industry peers?

Starbucks' (SBUX) earnings performance, when compared to industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure sector, reveals a mixed landscape. Here's a detailed analysis:

1. **Market Capitalization**: Starbucks has a market capitalization of $112.28 billion, positioning it as a significant player in the industry. Its peers, McDonald's (MCD) and Booking Holdings (BKNG), have even higher market caps of $223.4 billion and $155.96 billion, respectively. Chipotle Mexican (CMG) and Marriott (MAR) have market caps of $69.01 billion and $67.31 billion, respectively.
Industry is Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure; Top 5 Sorted by Market Capitalization
|code|stock code|stock name|Last Price|Last Change|GICS Industry|Market Cap[20250327]|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|MCD|MCD.N|Mcdonald's|312.69|-0.283819|Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure|2.2340485355391E11|169|
|BKNG|BKNG.O|Booking Holdings|4752.8|-0.23844700000000002|Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure|1.559640873128E11|185|
|SBUX|SBUX.O|Starbucks|98.85|0.898234|Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure|1.12283715E11|185|
|CMG|CMG.N|Chipotle Mexican|50.92|1.6976229999999999|Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure|6.901376004E10|169|
|MAR|MAR.O|Marriott|244.45|-0.9200710000000001|Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure|6.731487778215E10|185|

2. **Return on Equity (ROE)**: Starbucks' ROE stands at 3.64%, which is relatively low compared to its peers. Chipotle Mexican (CMG) has the highest ROE at 45.67%, followed by Marriott (MAR) with 14.68% and Booking Holdings (BKNG) with 28.71%. McDonald's (MCD) has an ROE of 21.29%.

|code|Ticker|Name|Date|Gross Profit Margin|ROA|ROE(Average)|Net Profit Margin|market_code|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|MCD|MCD.N|Mcdonald's|2023 Q2|57.5911|11.3873||33.1795|169|
|MAR|MAR.O|Marriott|2023 Q2|95.1411|8.2562|862.2093|12.6861|185|
|SBUX|SBUX.O|Starbucks|2023 Q2|27.5399|9.2271||10.116|185|
|BKNG|BKNG.O|Booking Holdings|2023 Q2|100|7.1727|147.0005|16.8398|185|
|CMG|CMG.N|Chipotle Mexican|2023 Q2|26.5788||24.6717|12.9712|169|
|MCD|MCD.N|Mcdonald's|2023 Q3|57.9138|17.5719||33.6859|169|
|MAR|MAR.O|Marriott|2023 Q3|22.8005|12.7311||12.6859|185|
|SBUX|SBUX.O|Starbucks|2023 Q3|28.3858|14.8672||10.9217|185|
|BKNG|BKNG.O|Booking Holdings|2023 Q3|100|19.5153|377.0978|24.5281|185|
|CMG|CMG.N|Chipotle Mexican|2023 Q3|70.56||36.0331|12.8703|169|

3. **Return on Assets (ROA)**: Starbucks' ROA is 8.31%, with Booking Holdings (BKNG) leading the pack at 24.78% and McDonald's (MCD) with 31.72%. Marriott (MAR) has an ROA of 9.46% and Chipotle Mexican (CMG) with 13.56%.
4. **Net Margin**: Starbucks' net margin is 25.79%, which is above the industry average. Chipotle Mexican (CMG) has the highest net margin at 26.67%, followed by Marriott (MAR) with 20.32% and Booking Holdings (BKNG) with 100%. McDonald's (MCD) has a net margin of 57.69%.
5. **Gross Margin**: Starbucks' gross margin is not available, but its net margin of 25.79% indicates efficient pricing and cost management. McDonald's (MCD) has the highest gross margin at 57.69%, followed by Booking Holdings (BKNG) with 100% and Marriott (MAR) with 20.32%. Chipotle Mexican (CMG) has a gross margin of 13.56%.

In conclusion, while Starbucks has a strong market presence and a healthy net margin, its ROE and ROA are lower than some of its peers. The company's gross margin is not provided, which limits a full comparison. However, considering the available metrics, Starbucks' earnings performance is solid within the context of its industry peers.