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ABEV Current Ratio Analysis

1.03x

Higher than 75% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 1881h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Ambev’s current ratio of 1.03x means the company has $1.03 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, signaling a barely adequate liquidity cushion.

Sector Performance

75th percentile

ABEV

1.03x

Sector Median

0.87x

Sector Avg

1.02x

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Deep Analysis

Ambev’s current ratio of 1.03x means the company has $1.03 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities, signaling a barely adequate liquidity cushion.

This ratio sits above the sector median of 0.87x, placing Ambev in the 75th percentile among Consumer Defensive peers, so it is more liquid than most of its competitors. Year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, meaning no trend data is available for this metric. Without a trend, it is impossible to tell whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating. The combination of a near-1.0 current ratio and no trend information offers neither a clear risk nor a clear opportunity—liquidity is acceptable but leaves little margin for error. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the ratio is adequate relative to the sector, yet the absence of trend data prevents any strong bullish or bearish conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about ABEV?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

How does ABEV's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

ABEV's Current Ratio of 1.03x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 0.87x, placing it in the 75th percentile.

Who are ABEV's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Current Ratio include: CPB (0.87x), BTI (0.87x), COTY (0.82x), WMT (0.77x), PM (0.98x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.