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 3.63 is 115% above its 5-year average of 1.69, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.97–7.82).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 38.39% below its 12-month average of 5.89.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 3.63.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
3.63
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
5.89
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
3.33
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.69
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.30
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.35
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-38.39%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+9.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+114.70%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+179.22%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+165.35%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+168.28%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.52
median of 112 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+139.62%
vs the sector median at left
Ascent Industries Co.
Market Cap
$122.92M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.63
TTM Avg
5.89
3Y Avg
3.33
5Y Avg
1.69
Market Cap
$122.47M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.05
TTM Avg
0.09
3Y Avg
0.13
5Y Avg
0.14
Market Cap
$98.89M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.05
TTM Avg
1.35
3Y Avg
1.31
5Y Avg
1.31
Market Cap
$160.66M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
7.12
TTM Avg
3.92
3Y Avg
2.76
5Y Avg
6.63
Market Cap
$79.31M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.21
TTM Avg
1.15
3Y Avg
1.27
5Y Avg
1.27
Market Cap
$78.74M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.40
TTM Avg
2.65
3Y Avg
2.61
5Y Avg
1.77
Market Cap
$189.10M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.95
TTM Avg
1.04
3Y Avg
1.02
5Y Avg
1.00
Market Cap
$53.82M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.88
TTM Avg
0.27
3Y Avg
0.24
5Y Avg
2.97
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) | $122.92M | 3.63 | 5.89 | 3.33 | 1.69 |
| Aemetis, Inc. (AMTX)vs › | $122.47M | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Caesarstone Ltd. (CSTE)vs › | $98.89M | 1.05 | 1.35 | 1.31 | 1.31 |
| 5E Advanced Materials Inc. (FEAM)vs › | $160.66M | 7.12 | 3.92 | 2.76 | 6.63 |
| Julong Holding Limited (JLHL)vs › | $79.31M | 1.21 | 1.15 | 1.27 | 1.27 |
| Atlas Lithium Corporation (ATLX)vs › | $78.74M | 2.40 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 1.77 |
| Hongli Group Inc. (HLP)vs › | $189.10M | 0.95 | 1.04 | 1.02 | 1.00 |
| Electra Battery Materials Corporation (ELBM)vs › | $53.82M | 0.88 | 0.27 | 0.24 | 2.97 |
| Largo Inc. (LGO)vs › | $35.60M | 0.19 | 0.30 | 1.17 | 1.62 |
| Frontier Nuclear and Minerals Inc. (FNUC)vs › | $31.85M | 2.69 | 2.44 | 5.05 | 3.49 |
Quick Ratio
3.63
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
4.33
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 3.63 |
| 2026-03-31 | 7.82 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6.01 |
| 2025-09-30 | 5.86 |
| 2025-06-30 | 6.13 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.60 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.89 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.81 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.45 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.25 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.50 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.41 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.92 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.55 |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.07 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.01 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.97 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.18 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.08 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.30 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.34 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.35 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.33 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.31 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.35 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.18 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.14 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.17 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.04 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.57 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.11 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.14 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.26 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.29 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.32 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.05 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.08 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.25 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.31 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.29 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.01 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.71 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.53 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.97 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.47 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.54 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.63 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.63 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.73 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.60 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.53 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.73 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.66 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.24 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.23 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.42 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.53 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.83 |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.46 |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.01 |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.95 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.48 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.47 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.03 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.99 |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.28 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.35 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.20 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.26 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.09 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.27 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.17 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.65 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.35 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.87 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.69 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.07 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.21 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.76 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.40 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.44 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.05 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.90 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.07 |
