Chagee Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares (CHA)vsStarbucks Corporation (SBUX)
CHA
Chagee Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares
$12.24
-0.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.38B
SBUX
Starbucks Corporation
$98.74
-0.48%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $112.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Starbucks Corporation generates 192% more annual revenue ($38.34B vs $13.14B). CHA leads profitability with a 10.2% profit margin vs 5.2%. CHA trades at a lower P/E of 12.2x. CHA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
CHA
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
SBUX
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CHA.
Margin of Safety
+21.2%
Fair Value
$125.82
Current Price
$98.74
$27.08 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 591.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 85.7% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.5% revenue growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHA
The strongest argument for CHA centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : SBUX
The strongest argument for SBUX centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. PEG of 1.19 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CHA
The primary concerns for CHA are Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SBUX
The primary concerns for SBUX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 57.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHA is growing revenue faster at 2.5% — sustainability is the question.
SBUX generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor RESTAURANTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CHA scores higher overall (60/100 vs 51/100). SBUX offers better value entry with a 21.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Chagee Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Chagee Holdings Ltd. is a Shanghai-based company founded in 2017 by Jun Jie Zhang. It specializes in selling freshly made tea drinks—such as tea lattes, teapuccinos, iced teas, and other creative beverages—along with related products like raw materials, packaging, and teahouse equipment.
Starbucks Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As the world's largest coffeehouse chain, Starbucks is seen to be the main representation of the United States' second wave of coffee culture.
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