Alimentation Couche-Tard 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ATDN'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 0.73 Max: 1.39
Current: 0.77
During the past 13 years, Alimentation Couche-Tard's highest Quick Ratio was 1.39. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 0.73.
MEX:ATDN's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 55.12% of 1132
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.87
vs MEX:ATDN: 0.77
Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) 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.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Quick Ratio Related Terms
Alimentation Couche-Tard Quick Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
MEX:ATDN vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Alimentation Couche-Tard'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.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Quick Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alimentation Couche-Tard's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alimentation Couche-Tard'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.
Alimentation Couche-Tard's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 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.
Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) has a Quick Ratio of 0.77 as of Apr. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Alimentation Couche-Tard and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, Alimentation Couche-Tard's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #624 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard's Quick Ratio too high?
Alimentation Couche-Tard's current Quick Ratio of 0.77 is near median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 1.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Alimentation Couche-Tard's value of 0.77 is 11.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #624 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alimentation Couche-Tard has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alimentation Couche-Tard's Quick Ratio compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alimentation Couche-Tard ranks #624 out of 1132 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Alimentation Couche-Tard in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 0.87. Alimentation Couche-Tard's value of 0.77 is 11.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Alimentation Couche-Tard's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.51 to 1.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.87, Alimentation Couche-Tard 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Quick Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.87, based on 1,132 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. Alimentation Couche-Tard's current Quick Ratio of 0.77 is 11.5% 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Quick Ratio is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alimentation Couche-Tard's current Quick Ratio is 0.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alimentation Couche-Tard stock overvalued right now?
Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) has a current Quick Ratio of 0.77. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN972.20, compared to a current price of MXN1,076.17 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 11.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.87. Alimentation Couche-Tard's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 8 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN), the current Quick Ratio is 0.77 as of Apr. 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 Alimentation Couche-Tard (MEX:ATDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alimentation Couche-Tard stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,076.17 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN972.20.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ATDN:
Quick Ratio: 0.77 (near median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: MXN972.20 vs. price of MXN1,076.17 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#624 of 1132)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ATDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc operates a network of convenience stores across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company generates income through the sale of tobacco products, groceries, beverages, fresh food, quick service restaurants, car wash services, other retail products and services, road transportation fuel, stationary energy, marine fuel, and chemicals. In addition, the company operates stores under the Circle K banner in other countries such as Indonesia, Egypt, Macau, and others. Its operation is geographically divided into the U.S., Europe and other regions, and Canada. Revenue from external customers falls mainly into three categories: merchandise and services, road transportation fuel, and others. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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