ABEV Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 92% of Consumer Defensive sector peers
Updated 1702h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
With a quick ratio of 0.68x, Ambev holds $0.68 in highly liquid assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, meaning it does not fully cover near-term obligations with its most liquid resources alone.
Sector Performance
92th percentileABEV
0.68x
Sector Median
0.40x
Sector Avg
0.46x
Deep Analysis
With a quick ratio of 0.68x, Ambev holds $0.68 in highly liquid assets (like cash and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities, meaning it does not fully cover near-term obligations with its most liquid resources alone.
This ratio places the company above the consumer defensive sector median of 0.46x and in the 91st percentile among industry peers, indicating a stronger short-term liquidity position than most. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available because the historical data only shows the single current value, so no trend direction can be assessed. The combination of a level that exceeds the sector median but remains below 1.0x, alongside the absence of any trend data, suggests a modest liquidity cushion that is neither a clear risk nor a standout opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the quick ratio is above average for the sector yet still indicative of some dependence on inventory or cash flow to meet liabilities, without any directional signal to shift the rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about ABEV?
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
How is the Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.
How does ABEV's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
ABEV's Quick Ratio of 0.68x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 0.40x, placing it in the 92th percentile.
Who are ABEV's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Quick Ratio include: PM (0.40x), MO (0.45x), COTY (0.35x), BUD (0.46x), CPB (0.32x).
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The Formula
(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
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0.68x
Sector Median
0.40x
Sector Avg
0.46x
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