【正文】 sition with regard to total revenue ($), Starbucks is clearly showing a pattern of aggressive growth.Profit ComparisonStarbucks’ profit is also trending upward, particularly in parison to its petitors. Overall profit jumped by $689MM from 2014 to 2015, for an increase of 33% over the previous year. A large jump in profit was recorded from 2013, which saw a $ payment (recorded as a loss) in an arbitration matter with Kraft Foods, Inc. (Reuters). Starbucks’ petitors have each seen a trending decline in profit from 2013 to 2015, with McDonalds dropping by over $1BN (19%), and Panera seeing the largest percent decrease (28%), down $42MM from 2013.Price to Earnings ComparisonStarbucks and its petitors all enjoy a PE ratio that is greater than the Samp。P average. At , Starbucks is behind Dunkin’ Group () and Panera (). However, within the context of Starbucks’ continued increase in sales and profit, we can infer that Starbucks is expected to grow significantly and is well positioned to do so.ROA ComparisonCompared to its petitors, Starbucks enjoys a relatively large ROA. In 2013, there was a significant dip, again due to arbitration in its case with Kraft Foods, Inc. However, Starbucks has recovered very well and amassed high amounts of ine due to its increased revenues.ROE ComparisonAgainst its petitors, Starbucks shows a very favorable return on equity for 2014 and 2015. This is largely due to the high amounts of ine the pany has seen during the same timeframe.Beta ComparisonWith a beta of , Starbucks is a relatively mature and stable pany when pared to the Samp。P average. However, amongst its peers, it can be considered the most “volatile.” Panera is the next most volatile (), while Dunkin’ Group () and McDonald’s () are the most stable. Taken in context, we can expect Starbucks to have the most change relative to its petitors. This should be considered when viewing Starbucks as a stock investment.Competitive Stock Performance (5 years)Over the last five years, Starbucks’ stock has seen the largest relative growth pared to its petitors in the Quick Service Food industry. Over the last year, most petitors have seen plateauing or moderate stock growth. Although a 6month look back shows less growth in Starbucks’ stock, based on the financial data (ine, profit, P/E) previously reviewed, there is a strong case to believe that Starbucks’ stock will continue to rise.(Fig. 6, Source: NASDAQ)RemendationBased on the data this team collected on Starbucks, along with the pany’s strategies, we are making a strong remendation to buy Starbucks stock.The pany has a winning strategy of quality and service built upon solid vision and values. Continued growth has been shown as it successfully expands into emerging markets in China and other parts of Asia. This growth has been evidenced by its consistent increases in sales revenues and profits in an industry that is seeing overall growth and has not yet been saturated. Furthermore, Starbucks has expanded its product offerings into tea (Teavana and Tazo) to capture wider segments of the market and boost the standing of its global brand.Although Starbucks has many challengers, the quality and expectation of service at Starbucks’ numerous and profitable panyowned stores helps cement the pany’s place within a petitive landscape.As Starbucks continues to expand its products, markets, and increases the value of its brand, we conclude that its stock price will rise accordingly.References:Baertlein, L. “Starbucks says $ billion Kraft split was necessary.” Reuters. 13 Nov. 2013. Buehler, N. “If You Had Invested Right After Starbucks39。 IPO (SBUX).” Investopedia. 2 Dec. 2015. Dunkin’ Brands Group. (2016). 2015 Annual Report. Dupere, K. “Starbucks will start donating 100% of its unused food to those in need.” Mashable. 22 Mar. 2016. “Forty years young: A history of Starbucks.” The Telegraph. 11 May 2011. McDonald’s Corporation. (2016). 2015 Annual Report. Panera Bread Company. (2016). 2015 Annual Report. Starbucks Corporation. (2016). 2015 Annual Report.