Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.54
Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Kimberly-Clark Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.54 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.52, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.47–0.54).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. In line with its 12-month average of 0.54.
KMB Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
KMB Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
KMB Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
KMB Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.54
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.54
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.58
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.61
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.35%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+4.85%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-6.29%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-10.99%
KMB Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $33.71B | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.52 |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY) | $38.08B | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.75 |
| Kellanova (K) | $29.03B | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $39.53B | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.39 |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $25.22B | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) | $42.49B | 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.33 | 0.31 |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ) | $24.55B | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.70 |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) | $23.00B | 0.71 | 0.97 | 0.80 | 0.67 |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) | $22.08B | 0.29 | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.47 |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $18.05B | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.54
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.75
Includes inventory
Kimberly-Clark Corporation 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
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for KMB stock is 0.54.
- Is Kimberly-Clark Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.54 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.52, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.47–0.54).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMB stock is 0.54.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMB stock is 0.52.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMB stock is 0.52.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMB stock is 0.52.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMB stock is 0.58.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for KMB stock is 0.61.
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.59 |
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About Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a Dallas, Texas-based entity established in 1872, operates as a global purveyor of personal hygiene and paper-based consumer goods. The company's business activities are structured into three distinct divisions. The Personal Care segment focuses on products like disposable infant diapers, training pants, baby wipes, and items designed for feminine and incontinence care. Well-known brands under this umbrella include Huggies, Kotex, and Depend, among others. Its Consumer Tissue segment supplies household essentials such as facial tissues, toilet paper, and paper towels, distributed under popular names like Kleenex, Scott, and Viva. The K-C Professional division caters to commercial and institutional clients, offering industrial wipers, specialized tissues, towels, apparel, soaps, and sanitizers, with brands including WypAll and Kimtech. Kimberly-Clark distributes its products intended for home use across a wide array of retail channels, including supermarkets, large-scale retailers, pharmacies, club stores, and e-commerce platforms. For its professional and commercial offerings, the company directly serves sectors such as manufacturing, hospitality, office buildings, and food services, as well as through various distributors and online sales.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- CEO
- Michael D. Hsu