JBS NVJBS +1.58%86 Quick Ratio is 0.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates JBS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,987 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, JBS NV ranks worse than 66.58% 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. JBS NV's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.77.
JBS NV has a quick ratio of 0.77. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.
The historical rank and industry rank for JBS NV's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JBS'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 0.84 Max: 1.2
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, JBS NV's highest Quick Ratio was 1.20. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 0.84.
JBS's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 66.58% of 1987
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs JBS: 0.77
JBS NV (NYSE:JBS) 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.
JBS NV Quick Ratio Related Terms
JBS NV Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JBS NV'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, JBS NV'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.
JBS NV Quick Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, JBS NV's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBS NV'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.
JBS NV's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
JBS NV (JBS) has a Quick Ratio of 0.77 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on JBS NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, JBS NV's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, JBS NV ranks #1323 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is JBS NV's Quick Ratio too high?
JBS NV's current Quick Ratio of 0.77 is near median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 1.20. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. JBS NV's value of 0.77 is 31.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBS NV ranks #1323 out of 1987 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, JBS NV has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBS NV's Quick Ratio compare to HRL and MKC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, JBS NV ranks #1323 out of 1987 companies for Quick Ratio. This places JBS NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. JBS NV's value of 0.77 is 31.3% below this benchmark. Historically, JBS NV's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 1.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 1.12, JBS NV 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Quick Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.12, based on 1,987 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. JBS NV's current Quick Ratio of 0.77 is 31.3% 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 JBS NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBS NV's current Quick Ratio is 0.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBS NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBS NV (JBS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.98, compared to a current price of $12.22 — trading 32% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 31.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.12. JBS NV's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 JBS NV (JBS), the current Quick Ratio is 0.77 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 JBS NV (JBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBS NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.22 is trading 32% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.98.
GuruFocus considers JBS NV to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JBS:
Quick Ratio: 0.77 (near median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: $17.98 vs. price of $12.22 (32% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1323 of 1987)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBS NV is a protein food company, selling protein products, which include fresh and frozen cuts of beef, pork, lamb, fish, whole chickens, and chicken parts, to retailers, and foodservice companies. The food products are marketed under different brands such as Swift, Just Bare, Pilgrim's Pride, Sunnyvalley, Reserva Friboi, Great Southern, etc., globally. The company's reportable segments are Beef North America, which generates maximum revenue, Brazil, Seara, Pork USA, Pilgrim's Pride, Australia, and Others. Geographically, it derives majority of its revenue from United States of America.
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