Starbucks Experiencing Growth in Returns on Capital
ByAinvest
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 6:10 am ET1min read
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Starbucks has experienced a significant increase in return on capital employed (ROCE) over the past five years, rising 133%. Despite a relatively flat capital employed, the company's ROCE has improved, indicating profitable initiatives that can be reinvested. This trend suggests that Starbucks is a compounding machine, capable of long-term growth. However, the stock has only returned 0.2% to shareholders over the same period.
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