KONEUTRAL

KO Current Ratio Analysis

1.30x

Updated 6h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A current ratio of 1.30x means Coca-Cola has $1.30 in current assets (like cash and inventory) for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating a solid ability to cover short-term obligations.

Sector Performance

53th percentile

KO

1.30x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

Prior Period

1.36x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining
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Deep Analysis

A current ratio of 1.30x means Coca-Cola has $1.30 in current assets (like cash and inventory) for every $1.00 of current liabilities due within a year, indicating a solid ability to cover short-term obligations.

This sits just above the sector median of 1.25x, placing the company at the 53rd percentile among peers, so liquidity is essentially in line with the typical competitor. The long-term trend is unavailable, and the year-over-year change is not reported, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 4.4%, moving from 1.36x to 1.30x. The combination of a near-median level and a small quarterly drop points to stable short-term financial health with a slight reduction in buffer, which does not raise immediate solvency concerns. For investors, this suggests limited liquidity-driven risk, but also no special advantage over sector peers. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the current ratio neither signals a strong opportunity nor a clear warning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about KO?

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 KO's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest peers by Current Ratio include: NWS (1.62x), ESTC (1.68x), DXCM (1.73x), GLW (1.81x), TEL (1.88x).

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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KO

1.30x

Sector Median

1.26x

Sector Avg

2.61x

How KO's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.

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