Quick Ratio

The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover its short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables, excluding inventory).

At 0.46x, Anheuser-Busch InBev holds only $0.46 of such liquid assets for every $1 of liabilities due within a year, indicating potential difficulty meeting near-term obligations without relying on inventory sales. This value sits above the sector median of 0.40x and ranks in the 67th percentile among Consumer Defensive peers, meaning the company is more liquid than roughly two-thirds of its competitors. However, trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is not available, while the quarter-over-quarter decline of -16.4% shows liquidity has dropped sharply from the prior quarter’s 0.55x. The combination of a quick ratio that is above the sector median but already low (under 1.0x) and worsening quarter-over-quarter signals increased short-term risk; investors should watch for further deterioration. This negative trend contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the implied liquidity pressure tilts the risk-reward balance toward a more cautious stance.

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