Discontinued — last reported Q1 '16

Consolidation · Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value

Parent — Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2016May 5, 2016

How to read this metric

Higher cash balances provide greater financial flexibility, though excessive cash may indicate inefficient capital allocation.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the parent company, including cash on hand and short-term investments tha...

Peer comparison

Standard cash and cash equivalents metric used globally to assess corporate liquidity.

Metric ID: khc_segment_parent_cash_and_cash_equivalents_at_carrying_value

Frequently Asked Questions

What does parent — cash and cash equivalents at carrying value mean?
The amount of cash and highly liquid investments held by the parent company.