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PEP Quick Ratio Analysis

0.68x

Updated 825h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Pep’s quick ratio of 0.68x means it has 68 cents in liquid assets (cash, receivables, etc.) for every dollar of short-term debt, excluding inventory.

Sector Performance

46th percentile

PEP

0.68x

Sector Median

0.72x

Sector Avg

2.70x

Prior Period

0.67x(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Pep’s quick ratio of 0.68x means it has 68 cents in liquid assets (cash, receivables, etc.) for every dollar of short-term debt, excluding inventory.

This lags the sector median of 0.71x, placing Pep in the 47th percentile among peers — essentially average liquidity for its industry. There is no year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change available for this metric, so no trend direction can be assessed. The slightly below-median level, paired with the absence of any trend data, points to stable but unremarkable short-term solvency risk. This combination does not create a clear opportunity or elevated danger. The neutral quick ratio reading therefore supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict on Pep, as it offers no strong positive or negative signal for investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about PEP?

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 PEP'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.