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The Kraft Heinz CoXSWX:KHC 63 Cash Ratio is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KHC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF24.79. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,928 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks better than 53.73% on this metric.
The Kraft Heinz Co has a Cash Ratio of 0.46. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Kraft Heinz Co's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KHC'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.68
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, The Kraft Heinz Co's highest Cash Ratio was 0.68. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.26.
XSWX:KHC's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 53.73% of 1928
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs XSWX:KHC: 0.46
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
The Kraft Heinz Co Cash Ratio Related Terms
The Kraft Heinz Co Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kraft Heinz Co's Cash Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz Co's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Kraft Heinz Co Cash Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co's Cash Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a Cash Ratio of 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, The Kraft Heinz Co's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #892 out of 1928 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's Cash Ratio too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.46 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 0.46 is 15% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #892 out of 1928 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's Cash Ratio compare to GIS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #892 out of 1928 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts The Kraft Heinz Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.40. The Kraft Heinz Co's value of 0.46 is 15% above this benchmark. Historically, The Kraft Heinz Co's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.40, The Kraft Heinz Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.40, based on 1,928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Cash Ratio of 0.46 is 15% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Cash Ratio is 0.46, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) has a current Cash Ratio of 0.46. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF24.79, compared to a current price of CHF20.15 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.46, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 15% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.40. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC), the current Cash Ratio is 0.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co (XSWX:KHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF20.15 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF24.79.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KHC:
Cash Ratio: 0.46 (77% above median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: CHF24.79 vs. price of CHF20.15 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#892 of 1928)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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