Quick Ratio
Updated 342h ago
Sector Performance
12th percentileKR
0.28x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables), excluding inventory.
At 0.28x, KR holds only $0.28 in liquid assets for every $1.00 of current debt, well below the sector median of 0.73x and placing it in the 11th percentile among peers. Trend data is not available: both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are reported as N/A, and no historical values beyond the current figure exist. The combination of an extremely low quick ratio with no observable trend introduces material liquidity risk, as the company has a thin buffer to cover near-term obligations without relying on inventory sales. This metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict by highlighting a balance-sheet weakness that could make KR vulnerable to cash-flow disruptions or tightening credit conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about KR?
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 KR's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest peers by Quick Ratio include: EXR (0.16x), AWK (0.13x), DRI (0.13x), NIO (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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0.28x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
3.05x
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