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CELH Quick Ratio Analysis

1.31x

Higher than 100% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 587h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A quick ratio of 1.31x means CELH holds $1.31 in cash and near-cash assets for every $1 of short-term debt due within a year, indicating it can cover upcoming liabilities without selling inventory.

Sector Performance

100th percentile

CELH

1.31x

Sector Median

0.34x

Sector Avg

0.46x

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Deep Analysis

A quick ratio of 1.31x means CELH holds $1.31 in cash and near-cash assets for every $1 of short-term debt due within a year, indicating it can cover upcoming liabilities without selling inventory.

That level is far above the Consumer Defensive sector median of 0.39x, ranking CELH in the 100th percentile among its peers. The trend is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are N/A, and only the current value of 1.31x exists in the historical data. With a strong level but no trend, the investment risk centers on uncertainty—there is no evidence of liquidity improving or deteriorating, so the metric offers a solid snapshot but no directional signal. Because the level is high relative to peers, it lowers near-term liquidity risk, yet the missing trend prevents any upgrade in conviction. This directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the quick ratio confirms adequate short-term health but provides no momentum to justify a bullish or bearish tilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CELH?

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 CELH's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?

CELH's Quick Ratio of 1.31x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 0.34x, placing it in the 100th percentile.

Who are CELH's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Quick Ratio include: MO (0.34x), COTY (0.35x), CPB (0.32x), ADM (0.28x), PM (0.42x).

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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.