Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.62 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.63, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.37–2.04).
As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, April 30, 2026. 0.67% above its 12-month average of 1.61.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.62
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.61
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.63
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.59
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.20
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.15
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.67%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.71%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.06%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.67%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-26.30%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-24.81%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+33.82%
vs the sector median at left
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Market Cap
$39.14B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.62
TTM Avg
1.61
3Y Avg
1.63
5Y Avg
1.59
Market Cap
$36.28B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.71
TTM Avg
2.71
3Y Avg
2.94
5Y Avg
3.33
Market Cap
$42.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.84
TTM Avg
0.90
3Y Avg
0.89
5Y Avg
0.98
Market Cap
$34.72B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.75
TTM Avg
0.79
3Y Avg
0.83
5Y Avg
0.90
Market Cap
$47.58B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.09
TTM Avg
3.27
3Y Avg
2.83
5Y Avg
2.71
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A) | $39.14B | 1.62 | 1.61 | 1.63 | 1.59 |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY)vs › | $36.28B | 2.71 | 2.71 | 2.94 | 3.33 |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)vs › | $42.94B | 0.84 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 0.98 |
| IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV)vs › | $34.72B | 0.75 | 0.79 | 0.83 | 0.90 |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs › | $32.77B | 2.37 | 1.97 | 2.09 | 2.09 |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs › | $31.59B | 1.94 | 1.51 | 1.66 | 1.96 |
| Humana Inc. (HUM)vs › | $46.74B | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.58 |
| Centene Corp. (CNC)vs › | $31.31B | 1.68 | 1.40 | 1.24 | 1.19 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW)vs › | $47.58B | 3.09 | 3.27 | 2.83 | 2.71 |
| Biogen Inc. (BIIB)vs › | $29.85B | 2.03 | 1.46 | 1.69 | 1.64 |
Quick Ratio
1.62
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.96
Includes inventory
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 1.62 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1.59 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1.52 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1.71 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1.60 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1.66 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1.58 |
| 2024-07-31 | 1.37 |
| 2024-04-30 | 1.64 |
| 2024-01-31 | 2.04 |
| 2023-10-31 | 1.97 |
| 2023-07-31 | 1.68 |
| 2023-04-30 | 1.71 |
| 2023-01-31 | 1.53 |
| 2022-10-31 | 1.47 |
| 2022-07-31 | 1.41 |
| 2022-04-30 | 1.49 |
| 2022-01-31 | 1.64 |
| 2021-10-31 | 1.74 |
| 2021-07-31 | 1.63 |
| 2021-04-30 | 1.55 |
| 2021-01-31 | 1.62 |
| 2020-10-31 | 1.84 |
| 2020-07-31 | 1.90 |
| 2020-04-30 | 1.24 |
| 2020-01-31 | 1.27 |
| 2019-10-31 | 1.21 |
| 2019-07-31 | 1.72 |
| 2019-04-30 | 2.82 |
| 2019-01-31 | 2.79 |
| 2018-10-31 | 2.74 |
| 2018-07-31 | 3.00 |
| 2018-04-30 | 2.88 |
| 2018-01-31 | 2.78 |
| 2017-10-31 | 2.85 |
| 2017-07-31 | 2.76 |
| 2017-04-30 | 2.74 |
| 2017-01-31 | 2.83 |
| 2016-10-31 | 3.28 |
| 2016-07-31 | 2.60 |
| 2016-04-30 | 2.59 |
| 2016-01-31 | 3.00 |
| 2015-10-31 | 3.22 |
| 2015-07-31 | 3.44 |
| 2015-04-30 | 3.29 |
| 2015-01-31 | 3.33 |
| 2014-10-31 | 2.92 |
| 2014-07-31 | 2.37 |
| 2014-04-30 | 2.49 |
| 2014-01-31 | 2.57 |
| 2013-10-31 | 2.45 |
| 2013-07-31 | 2.28 |
| 2013-04-30 | 1.98 |
| 2013-01-31 | 1.99 |
| 2012-10-31 | 1.91 |
| 2012-07-31 | 1.52 |
| 2012-04-30 | 2.76 |
| 2012-01-31 | 2.80 |
| 2011-10-31 | 2.54 |
| 2011-07-31 | 2.87 |
| 2011-04-30 | 2.67 |
| 2011-01-31 | 2.70 |
| 2010-10-31 | 1.77 |
| 2010-07-31 | 1.73 |
| 2010-04-30 | 1.91 |
| 2010-01-31 | 1.95 |
| 2009-10-31 | 3.04 |
| 2009-07-31 | 2.35 |
| 2009-04-30 | 2.07 |
| 2009-01-31 | 2.08 |
| 2008-10-31 | 1.91 |
| 2008-07-31 | 1.52 |
| 2008-04-30 | 1.48 |
| 2008-01-31 | 1.64 |
| 2007-10-31 | 1.82 |
| 2007-07-31 | 1.73 |
| 2007-04-30 | 2.02 |
| 2007-01-31 | 2.26 |
| 2006-10-31 | 2.17 |
| 2006-07-31 | 2.09 |
| 2006-04-30 | 2.17 |
| 2006-01-31 | 2.37 |
| 2005-10-31 | 1.98 |
| 2005-07-31 | 2.25 |
| 2005-04-30 | 2.18 |
| 2005-01-31 | 2.04 |
| 2004-10-31 | 2.17 |
| 2004-07-31 | 1.84 |
| 2004-04-30 | 1.68 |
| 2004-01-31 | 1.68 |
| 2003-10-31 | 1.52 |
| 2003-07-31 | 1.51 |
| 2003-04-30 | 1.58 |
| 2003-01-31 | 1.68 |
| 2002-10-31 | 1.69 |
| 2002-07-31 | 1.88 |