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KIM Quick Ratio Analysis

3.49x

Updated 5h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures a company’s most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) against its current liabilities, so 3.49x means Kim has $3.49 of liquid assets for every $1 of near-term debt.

Sector Performance

96th percentile

KIM

3.49x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

1.80x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

That is far above the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company in the 96th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio jumped 93.9% from 1.80x to 3.49x, with no eight-quarter trend to examine. A high and sharply rising quick ratio lowers the risk of a short-term cash shortfall, which is an opportunity for stability, though the missing longer history limits how much weight to place on the move. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: strong liquidity is a clear positive, but it does not change the balance of other factors that keep the outlook neutral.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about KIM?

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.

Who are KIM's closest peers by Quick Ratio?

The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).

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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.