PG vs SBUX: Which Is the Better Buy?

Side-by-side comparison of The Procter & Gamble Company and Starbucks Corporation β€” fair value, conviction, valuation metrics, and QuantHub research signals. Updated 2026-06-20.
The Procter & Gamble Company Β· Consumer Defensive
$150.38
+10.0% upside to fair value
Grade B High Quality
VS
Starbucks Corporation Β· Consumer Cyclical
$100.65
-6.1% upside to fair value
Grade D
QuantHub Verdict
PG has more upside to fair value (+10.0%). PG trades at a lower forward P/E (21.5x). These are model outputs β€” not personalized investment advice. See all research β†’
Valuation & Fundamentals
Metric PG SBUX
Current Price $150.38 $100.65
Fair Value Estimate $165.39 $94.50
Upside to Fair Value +10.0% -6.1%
Market Cap $350.2B $114.7B
Forward P/E 21.5x 76.7x
EV / EBITDA 15.1x 25.6x
Price / Sales 4.0x 3.0x
Price / FCF 23.3x 42.1x
Revenue Growth YoY +7.4% +8.8%
Gross Margin 50.3% 20.4%
Operating Margin 23.2% 9.3%
Return on Equity 31.3% -18.3%
Dividend Yield 0% 0%
FCF Yield 4.29% 2.38%
Analyst Consensus Buy Hold
Investment Thesis
PG β€” The Procter & Gamble Company
The Procter & Gamble Company is a leading global consumer defensive company specializing in household and personal products with a strong portfolio across fabric care, baby and family care, beauty, health care, and grooming. The business quality is high, supported by a durable competitive moat from strong brands, consistent earnings growth, and prudent capital allocation emphasizing dividends and…
SBUX β€” Starbucks Corporation
Starbucks Corporation operates a global coffeehouse chain with a strong brand and a leading digital/mobile platform, serving approximately 90 million customers weekly through over 28,000 stores in 77 countries. The company benefits from a durable competitive moat based on its extensive store footprint, brand recognition, and digital engagement rather than proprietary products. Despite solid reven…
Accumulation Zones
Metric PG SBUX
Zone Low $124.04 $70.88
Zone High $140.58 $80.33
In Buy Zone? No No
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