KMB Current Ratio Analysis
Updated 987h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The current ratio of 0.91x means KMB holds only $0.91 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating short-term obligations exceed liquid resources.
Sector Performance
26th percentileKMB
0.91x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.60x
Prior Period
0.77x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 0.91x means KMB holds only $0.91 in current assets for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating short-term obligations exceed liquid resources.
This sits below the sector median of 1.26x and ranks in the 26th percentile, meaning roughly three-quarters of peers maintain more liquidity buffer. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter changes are available, and the historical series contains just one observation, so the trend direction cannot be assessed from this data. The low level combined with an unknown trajectory implies liquidity risk is present but unquantified; if cash generation weakens, covering near-term debts may become tighter. This concern is partially offset because consumer-staples companies often operate with lean
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about KMB?
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.
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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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0.91x
Sector Median
1.26x
Sector Avg
2.60x
How KMB's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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