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 0.37 is 26% below its 5-year average of 0.50, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.33–0.73).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 25.35% below its 12-month average of 0.50.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.41
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.46
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.60
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-25.35%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.54%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-26.19%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-19.59%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-29.64%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-37.83%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
0.63
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-41.20%
vs the sector median at left
Ameren Corporation
Market Cap
$30.33B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.37
TTM Avg
0.50
3Y Avg
0.41
5Y Avg
0.50
Market Cap
$29.52B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.55
TTM Avg
0.51
3Y Avg
0.52
5Y Avg
0.58
Market Cap
$28.84B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.53
TTM Avg
0.66
3Y Avg
0.63
5Y Avg
0.62
Market Cap
$28.33B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.58
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.17
5Y Avg
1.50
Market Cap
$28.23B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
0.73
3Y Avg
0.71
5Y Avg
0.65
Market Cap
$27.95B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.46
TTM Avg
0.46
3Y Avg
0.45
5Y Avg
0.52
Market Cap
$27.69B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.79
TTM Avg
0.85
3Y Avg
0.76
5Y Avg
0.85
Market Cap
$26.92B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.59
TTM Avg
0.63
3Y Avg
0.60
5Y Avg
0.58
Market Cap
$26.66B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.44
TTM Avg
0.40
3Y Avg
0.45
5Y Avg
0.52
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Corporation (AEE) | $30.33B | 0.37 | 0.50 | 0.41 | 0.50 |
| DTE Energy Company (DTE)vs › | $29.52B | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.58 |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs › | $28.84B | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.62 |
| NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)vs › | $28.33B | 1.58 | 1.27 | 1.17 | 1.50 |
| Edison International (EIX)vs › | $28.23B | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs › | $27.95B | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs › | $27.69B | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.76 | 0.85 |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $26.92B | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.60 | 0.58 |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs › | $26.66B | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $26.49B | 0.74 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 1.03 |
Quick Ratio
0.37
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.66
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 | 0.37 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.62 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.41 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.45 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.40 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.33 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.40 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.52 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.48 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.73 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.59 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.42 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.37 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.44 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.39 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.43 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.39 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.45 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.33 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.37 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.40 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.38 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.36 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.46 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.44 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.53 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.58 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.61 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.65 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.52 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.83 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.88 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.10 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.78 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.07 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.92 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.93 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2011-11-23 | 1.05 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.13 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.17 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.24 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.22 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.23 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.20 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.00 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.76 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.73 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.55 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.50 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.63 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.69 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.83 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.10 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.42 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.13 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.86 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.56 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.15 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.25 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.89 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.15 |
