Quick Ratio
Higher than 34% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 1054h ago
Sector Performance
34th percentileYUM
0.49x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
1.81x
Deep Analysis
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) has a Quick Ratio of 0.49x as of May 2026.
This places YUM in the 34th percentile of the Consumer Cyclical sector, which has a median Quick Ratio of 0.74x and a sector average of 1.81x. YUM's Quick Ratio is 33.8% below the sector median. In context: A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about YUM?
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.
How does YUM's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
YUM's Quick Ratio of 0.49x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.74x, placing it in the 34th percentile.
Who are YUM's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Quick Ratio include: BALL (0.43x), JD (0.41x), ROL (0.41x), BOOT (0.40x), CPRI (0.39x).
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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0.49x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
1.81x
How YUM's Quick Ratio compares to sector peers.
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