Compass GroupCMPGY -4.92%89 Quick Ratio is 0.63 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates CMPGY with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Restaurants companies, Compass Group ranks worse than 66.2% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Compass Group's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.63.
Compass Group has a quick ratio of 0.63. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compass Group's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CMPGY'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.62 Med: 0.72 Max: 0.88
Current: 0.63
During the past 13 years, Compass Group's highest Quick Ratio was 0.88. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.72.
CMPGY's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 66.2% of 361
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 0.88
vs CMPGY: 0.63
Compass Group (OTCPK:CMPGY) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Compass Group Quick Ratio Related Terms
Compass Group Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compass Group's Quick 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 Restaurants subindustry, Compass Group's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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.
Compass Group Quick Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compass Group's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass Group's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Compass Group's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Compass Group (CMPGY) has a Quick Ratio of 0.63 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Compass Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Compass Group's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 0.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #239 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Compass Group's Quick Ratio too high?
Compass Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.63 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.62 to a high of 0.88. The Restaurants industry median Quick Ratio is 0.88. Compass Group's value of 0.63 is 28.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #239 out of 361 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Quick Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #239 out of 361 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Compass Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.88. Compass Group's value of 0.63 is 28.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Compass Group's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.62 to 0.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.88, Compass Group 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 Quick Ratio for a Restaurants company?
The median Quick Ratio among Restaurants companies is 0.88, based on 361 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compass Group's current Quick Ratio of 0.63 is 28.4% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Compass Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compass Group's current Quick Ratio is 0.63, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.72, compared to a current price of $31.67 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.63, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 28.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 0.88. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compass Group (CMPGY), the current Quick Ratio is 0.63 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 Compass Group (CMPGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.67 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $39.72.
GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CMPGY:
Quick Ratio: 0.63 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $39.72 vs. price of $31.67 (20.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.4% below the Restaurants median (#239 of 361)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMPGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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