KHCCAUTIOUS

KHC Current Ratio Analysis

1.06x

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current ratio measures how easily a company can cover its short-term debts with its short-term assets; at 1.20x, KHC has $1.20 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities.

Sector Performance

36th percentile

KHC

1.06x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.20x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining
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Deep Analysis

The current ratio measures how easily a company can cover its short-term debts with its short-term assets; at 1.20x, KHC has $1.20 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities.

This exactly matches the sector median of 1.20x, placing KHC at the 50th percentile among peers, meaning liquidity is neither above nor below the typical company. The trend is N/A: there is no historical data for the last 8 quarters, and the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both N/A, so no direction can be inferred. The combination of an average liquidity level with no trend data implies that liquidity poses neither an elevated risk nor a clear opportunity for investors. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict because it provides no positive momentum or margin of strength to offset other concerns, while also not introducing additional red flags.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about KHC?

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.

Who are KHC's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

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.

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KHC

1.06x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

How KHC's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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