Kenvue (HAM:J4D) Current Ratio: 0.98 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


HAM:J4D Kenvue Inc HAM:J4D
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What is Kenvue Current Ratio?

Kenvue HAM:J4D +1.57% 70 Current Ratio is 0.98 as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 0.99. GuruFocus rates HAM:J4D with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.75. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,985 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kenvue ranks worse than 81.36% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Kenvue's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98.

Kenvue has a current ratio of 0.98. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If Kenvue has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kenvue's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:J4D' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 0.99   Max: 1.53
Current: 0.98

During the past 7 years, Kenvue's highest Current Ratio was 1.53. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.99.

HAM:J4D's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
81.36% of 1985 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.73 vs HAM:J4D: 0.98

Kenvue  (HAM:J4D) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


Kenvue Current Ratio Related Terms


Kenvue Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kenvue's Current 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.

Kenvue Current Ratio Chart

Kenvue Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.22 1.50 1.12 0.96 0.96

Kenvue Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.86 0.98 0.98 0.96 0.98

HAM:J4D vs KMB, EL, CHD: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kenvue's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.


Kenvue Current Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kenvue's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kenvue's Current Ratio falls into.


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Kenvue Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Kenvue's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=4865.238/5077.03
=0.96

Kenvue's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=5012.675/5100.04
=0.98

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 0.98 mean?
Kenvue (HAM:J4D) has a Current Ratio of 0.98 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.99. Over the past decade, Kenvue's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Kenvue ranks #1615 out of 1985 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Kenvue's Current Ratio too high?
Kenvue's current Current Ratio of 0.98 is near median its 10-year median of 0.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 1.53. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Kenvue's value of 0.98 is 43.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kenvue ranks #1615 out of 1985 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kenvue has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kenvue's Current Ratio compare to KMB and EL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kenvue ranks #1615 out of 1985 companies for Current Ratio. This places Kenvue in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.73. Kenvue's value of 0.98 is 43.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kenvue's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 1.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.99 vs. the industry median of 1.73, Kenvue has consistently been below 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 Current Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Current Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.73, based on 1,985 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kenvue's current Current Ratio of 0.98 is 43.4% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kenvue's current Current Ratio is 0.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kenvue stock overvalued right now?
Kenvue (HAM:J4D) has a current Current Ratio of 0.98. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.75, compared to a current price of €16.83 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.99 and 43.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.73. Kenvue's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kenvue (HAM:J4D), the current Current Ratio is 0.98 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 Kenvue (HAM:J4D) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kenvue stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.83 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.75.

Key valuation signals for HAM:J4D:

  • Current Ratio: 0.98 (near median its 10-year median of 0.99)
  • GF Value™: €17.75 vs. price of €16.83 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1615 of 1985)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:J4D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kenvue Business Description

Address 1 Kenvue Way, Summit, NJ, USA, 07901
Kenvue is the world's largest pure-play consumer health company by sales, generating over $15 billion in annual revenue. Formerly known as Johnson & Johnson's consumer segment, Kenvue spun off and went public in May 2023. It operates in a variety of categories within consumer health, such as cough, cold, and allergy care, pain management, face and body care, and oral care, as well as women's health. Its portfolio has some of the most well-known brands in the space, including Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's, Aveeno, and Neutrogena. Kenvue announced in November 2025 that it signed a deal to be fully acquired by Kimberly-Clark, with the deal expected to close during the second half of 2026.
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