Apple Inc. (AAPL) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.86
Is Apple Inc.’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Apple Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.86 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.90, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.83–1.02).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for Apple Inc. (AAPL) is 0.86 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.78% (0.84).
AAPL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
AAPL Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
AAPL Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
AAPL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.86
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.84
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.90
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.10
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.19
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.48
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.78%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-1.90%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.44%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-21.75%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-27.61%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-41.93%
AAPL Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | — | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.90 |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 1.35 | 1.31 | 1.53 | 1.78 |
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $4.41T | 2.01 | 1.92 | 2.07 | 2.38 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.83 | 0.85 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 2.60 | 2.79 | 2.61 | 3.11 |
| NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) | $5.04T | 3.24 | 3.56 | 3.38 | 3.87 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.86
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.89
Includes inventory
Apple Inc. 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
Apple Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for AAPL stock is 0.86.
- Is Apple Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Apple Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.86 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.90, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.83–1.02).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for AAPL stock is 0.84.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AAPL stock is 0.88.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AAPL stock is 0.90.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AAPL stock is 1.10.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AAPL stock is 1.19.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Apple Inc. (AAPL)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for AAPL stock is 1.48.
Apple Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-27 | 0.86 |
| 2024-09-28 | 0.83 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.94 |
| 2022-09-24 | 0.85 |
| 2021-09-25 | 1.02 |
| 2020-09-26 | 1.33 |
| 2019-09-28 | 1.50 |
| 2018-09-29 | 1.10 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.23 |
| 2016-09-24 | 1.33 |
| 2015-09-26 | 1.08 |
| 2014-09-27 | 1.05 |
| 2013-09-28 | 1.64 |
| 2012-09-29 | 1.48 |
| 2011-09-24 | 1.58 |
| 2010-09-25 | 1.96 |
| 2009-09-26 | 2.70 |
| 2008-09-27 | 2.60 |
| 2007-09-29 | 2.33 |
| 2006-09-30 | 2.21 |
| 2005-09-24 | 2.91 |
| 2004-09-25 | 2.62 |
| 2003-09-27 | 2.47 |
| 2002-09-28 | 3.22 |
| 2001-09-29 | 3.38 |
| 2000-09-30 | 2.79 |
| 1999-09-25 | 2.75 |
| 1998-09-25 | 2.38 |
| 1997-09-26 | 1.64 |
| 1996-09-27 | 1.92 |