The Coca-Cola Company (KO) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.25
Is The Coca-Cola Company’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The Coca-Cola Company's quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.25 is 25% above its 5-year average of 1.00, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.84–1.25).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for The Coca-Cola Company (KO) is 1.25 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 19.62% (1.04).
KO Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
KO Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
KO Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
KO Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.25
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.04
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.00
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.00
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.96
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+19.62%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+25.94%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+24.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+25.34%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+26.50%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+30.60%
KO Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | — | 1.25 | 1.04 | 0.99 | 1.00 |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $195.17B | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.68 |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $88.17B | 3.15 | 2.90 | 3.40 | 3.60 |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) | $42.83B | 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.33 | 0.31 |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.12B | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.70 |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) | $156.80B | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.55 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
1.25
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.46
Includes inventory
The Coca-Cola Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Coca-Cola Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for The Coca-Cola Company (KO)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for KO stock is 1.25.
- Is The Coca-Cola Company's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- The Coca-Cola Company's quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.25 is 25% above its 5-year average of 1.00, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.84–1.25).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Coca-Cola Company (KO)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for KO stock is 1.04.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Coca-Cola Company (KO)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KO stock is 0.99.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Coca-Cola Company (KO)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KO stock is 1.00.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Coca-Cola Company (KO)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KO stock is 1.00.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Coca-Cola Company (KO)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KO stock is 0.99.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Coca-Cola Company (KO)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KO stock is 0.96.
The Coca-Cola Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.84 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.18 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.11 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.83 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.67 |
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About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company, a prominent global entity in the beverage sector, is dedicated to the creation, marketing, and worldwide sale of a broad spectrum of non-alcoholic refreshments. Its extensive product range encompasses effervescent soft drinks, including various flavored options; still and sparkling waters; sports beverages, coffees, and teas; diverse fruit juices; fortified dairy drinks; and plant-based alternatives, among other liquid offerings. In addition to finished products, the company provides beverage concentrates and syrups, specifically supplying fountain syrups to food service establishments like restaurants and convenience stores. These products are offered under an expansive portfolio of globally recognized brands, such as Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Simply, Fresca, Powerade, Dasani, and Minute Maid, to name just a few. The organization leverages a sophisticated distribution network, involving independent bottling partners, a variety of distributors, wholesalers, and retailers, complemented by its own bottling and distribution operations. Established in 1886, the enterprise's central operations are based in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
- CEO
- Henrique Braun