Alcoa Corporation (AA) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.87
Is Alcoa Corporation’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Alcoa Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.87 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.92, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.74–1.13).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for Alcoa Corporation (AA) is 0.87 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 0.58% (0.86).
AA Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
AA Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
AA Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
AA Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.87
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.86
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.85
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.92
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.84
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.81
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.81
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.58%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.92%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+3.46%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+6.86%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+6.86%
AA Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | — | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.92 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | 1.91 | 1.40 | 1.73 | 1.93 |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 0.91 | 1.06 | 1.20 | 1.12 |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 1.97 | 1.63 | 1.75 | 1.71 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 1.57 | 1.52 | 1.88 | 1.85 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 1.20 | 1.27 | 1.34 | 1.94 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 0.81 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 0.97 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 0.53 | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.53 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 1.05 | 1.11 | 1.31 | 1.43 |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $99.04B | 1.82 | 1.58 | 1.40 | 1.64 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.87
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.44
Includes inventory
Alcoa Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
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
Alcoa Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for AA stock is 0.87.
- Is Alcoa Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Alcoa Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.87 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.92, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.74–1.13).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for AA stock is 0.86.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AA stock is 0.85.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AA stock is 0.92.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AA stock is 0.84.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AA stock is 0.81.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alcoa Corporation (AA)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AA stock is 0.81.
Alcoa Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.94 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.52 |
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About Alcoa Corporation
Alcoa Corporation stands as a global industrial leader, primarily focused on the production and sale of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products. Its extensive operations span multiple continents, including North America (United States, Canada), Europe (Spain, Iceland, Norway), South America (Brazil), and Australia, along with other international markets. The company's activities are strategically divided into three principal segments: Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminum. Alcoa initiates its process with bauxite mining. This raw material is then refined into alumina, which is subsequently sold to customers for conversion into various industrial chemical products. Additionally, the company is involved in aluminum smelting and casting, supplying primary aluminum in forms like alloy or value-added ingots. These aluminum products cater to a diverse range of industries, including transportation, building and construction, packaging, wire manufacturing, and other industrial applications. Beyond its core metals business, Alcoa also operates hydroelectric power generation facilities. These plants generate and sell electricity into the wholesale market, serving a wide array of clients, from traders and large industrial consumers to distribution companies and other power generators. Founded in 1888, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It officially adopted the name Alcoa Corporation in October 2016, prior to which it was known as Alcoa Upstream Corporation.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Aluminum
- CEO
- William F. Oplinger