Current Ratio
Updated 1926h ago
Sector Performance
26th percentilePEP
0.90x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio measures a company’s ability to pay short-term debts with its short-term assets; a value below 1.0x, like PEP’s 0.90x, indicates that current liabilities exceed current assets.
Compared to sector peers, PEP’s ratio sits well below the sector median of 1.21x, placing it in the 26th percentile among its peer group. Trend data is not available: year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and the last eight quarters show no recorded trend. Because the ratio is low and no trend direction can be assessed, the combination implies a potential liquidity risk that lacks the context of improvement or deterioration over time. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict; the weak current ratio introduces a cautionary element, but without trend information it cannot justify an outright bearish stance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about PEP?
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 PEP's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: KEY (0.42x), GEN (0.40x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (0.40x), DRI (0.39x).
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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0.90x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How PEP's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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