KR Quick Ratio Analysis
Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, and a value of 0.28x means Kroger holds only $0.28 in such assets for every $1 of current debt.
Sector Performance
11th percentileKR
0.28x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.70x
Prior Period
0.37x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures a company’s ability to cover short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables, and a value of 0.28x means Kroger holds only $0.28 in such assets for every $1 of current debt.
This is far below the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company at the 11th percentile among peers, so liquidity is weaker than nearly 9 out of 10 comparable firms. The trend data is unavailable: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, leaving no direction to assess. The low level alone points to tighter near-term liquidity and a higher chance of strain if obligations come due quickly, while the missing trend prevents any signal of improvement or deterioration. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, because the current quick ratio is a clear risk factor for a stock already viewed with caution.
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: OMC (0.67x), KO (0.66x), SIEGY (0.64x), TAP (0.60x), LW (0.60x).
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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
2.70x
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