Quick Ratio
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Sector Performance
21th percentileKMB
0.37x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.
At 0.37x, KMB has only $0.37 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, which is well below the sector median of 0.72x and places it in the 20th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both not available, and the trend over the last eight quarters is also not available. With no trend data, the extremely low ratio alone signals elevated liquidity risk, as the company lacks a cushion to meet near-term obligations. This weak liquidity position directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since even a short-term cash shortfall could pressure the stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about KMB?
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 KMB's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), NIO (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), AWK (0.13x), SRE (0.11x).
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.
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0.37x
Sector Median
0.71x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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