KHCCAUTIOUS

Current Ratio

1.20x

Updated 80h ago

Sector Performance

50th percentile

KHC

1.20x

Sector Median

1.20x

Sector Avg

2.57x

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Deep Analysis

The current ratio of 1.20x means that for every dollar of short-term liabilities, Kraft Heinz has $1.20 in current assets like cash and receivables to cover them – a measure of short-term financial health.

This ratio sits exactly at the sector median of 1.20x, placing the company at the 50th percentile among its industry peers, indicating a neutral standing on liquidity relative to competitors. No trend can be assessed because year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the preceding eight quarters are all reported as N/A, leaving only a single data point. With a current ratio exactly matching the sector median and no directional trend, the metric offers neither a clear risk nor an opportunity – it implies typical industry liquidity, no improvement or deterioration. This neutral metric neither supports nor contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict; instead, it falls in line with a stance that finds no immediate red flag but also no competitive advantage from liquidity.

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: SPG (0.41x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (0.40x), GEN (0.40x), DRI (0.39x).

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

1.20x

Sector Median

1.20x

Sector Avg

2.57x

How KHC's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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