CPB Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 38% of Consumer Defensive sector peers
Updated 77h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio of 0.32x means CPB holds $0.32 in cash, marketable securities, and receivables for every $1 of short-term liabilities, measuring its ability to pay near-term obligations without selling inventory.
Sector Performance
38th percentileCPB
0.32x
Sector Median
0.34x
Sector Avg
0.46x
Prior Period
0.46x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio of 0.32x means CPB holds $0.32 in cash, marketable securities, and receivables for every $1 of short-term liabilities, measuring its ability to pay near-term obligations without selling inventory.
This sits below the sector median of 0.39x, placing CPB in the 36th percentile among consumer defensive peers. The trend is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are N/A, so no direction can be inferred. With a level modestly below the sector median and no trend data, the main risk is tighter short-term liquidity relative to peers, but the gap is not extreme. The lack of trend and a near-median position neither heightens nor lessens the risk profile, so this metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about CPB?
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 CPB's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
CPB's Quick Ratio of 0.32x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 0.34x, placing it in the 38th percentile.
Who are CPB's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Quick Ratio include: MO (0.34x), COTY (0.35x), ADM (0.28x), PM (0.42x), KDP (0.24x).
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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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0.32x
Sector Median
0.34x
Sector Avg
0.46x
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