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MDLZ Quick Ratio Analysis

0.25x

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate near-term obligations using only its most cash-like assets, excluding inventory.

Sector Performance

9th percentile

MDLZ

0.25x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.29x(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The quick ratio measures whether a company can cover its immediate near-term obligations using only its most cash-like assets, excluding inventory.

At 0.25x, MDLZ holds just $0.25 of liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities due within the year. This sits far below the sector median of 0.72x, placing the company in the 10th percentile of peers, meaning 90% of comparable firms have a stronger liquidity cushion. No trend data is available: both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are N/A, leaving only the single historical value of 0.25x. The combination of a low level and absent trend signals elevated short-term liquidity risk, but without direction it cannot confirm worsening or improvement. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the thin liquidity position is a valid concern, yet the lack of a trend prevents it from driving a bearish call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about MDLZ?

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 MDLZ'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.