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KMB Current Ratio Analysis

0.91x

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 percentile

KMB

0.91x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.60x

Prior Period

0.77x(Jul 2026)

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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.

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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KMB

0.91x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.60x

How KMB's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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