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 1.99 is 11% below its 5-year average of 2.22, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.18–3.78).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 1.12% below its 12-month average of 2.01.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
2.01
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.97
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.06
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.60
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
3.53
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.64%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-3.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-23.56%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-33.61%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-43.77%
SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY
1.58
median of 177 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+25.74%
vs the sector median at left
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Market Cap
$16.75B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.99
TTM Avg
2.01
3Y Avg
1.97
5Y Avg
2.06
Market Cap
$16.43B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.40
TTM Avg
0.40
3Y Avg
0.47
5Y Avg
0.52
Market Cap
$17.81B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.98
TTM Avg
1.02
3Y Avg
0.91
5Y Avg
0.93
Market Cap
$17.88B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.58
TTM Avg
0.74
3Y Avg
0.99
5Y Avg
0.98
Market Cap
$18.12B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
4.88
TTM Avg
5.12
3Y Avg
5.11
5Y Avg
5.31
Market Cap
$18.13B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.35
TTM Avg
2.60
3Y Avg
2.47
5Y Avg
2.52
Market Cap
$18.37B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.25
TTM Avg
2.60
3Y Avg
1.83
5Y Avg
1.54
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM) | $16.75B | 1.99 | 2.01 | 1.97 | 2.06 |
| Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)vs › | $16.43B | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.52 |
| PTC Inc. (PTC)vs › | $15.85B | 1.12 | 0.95 | 1.00 | 1.10 |
| Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR)vs › | $17.81B | 0.98 | 1.02 | 0.91 | 0.93 |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV)vs › | $17.88B | 0.58 | 0.74 | 0.99 | 0.98 |
| Fabrinet (FN)vs › | $15.60B | 2.28 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.26 |
| BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. (BESIY)vs › | $18.12B | 4.88 | 5.12 | 5.11 | 5.31 |
| Entegris, Inc. (ENTG)vs › | $18.13B | 3.35 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.52 |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI)vs › | $18.37B | 3.25 | 2.60 | 1.83 | 1.54 |
| Toast, Inc. (TOST)vs › | $18.72B | 2.64 | 2.42 | 2.35 | 3.01 |
Quick Ratio
1.99
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.29
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 1.99 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.29 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.28 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.31 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.18 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.23 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.33 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.32 |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.25 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.16 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.30 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.00 |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.03 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.41 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.25 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.92 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.68 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.43 |
| 2021-09-30 | 3.78 |
| 2021-06-30 | 3.48 |
| 2021-03-31 | 3.02 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.54 |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.13 |
| 2020-06-30 | 3.34 |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.20 |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.22 |
| 2019-09-30 | 3.74 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.95 |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.19 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.09 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.03 |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.19 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.29 |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.90 |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.01 |
| 2017-06-30 | 3.10 |
| 2017-03-31 | 3.66 |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.50 |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.21 |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.63 |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.99 |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.77 |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.46 |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.18 |
| 2015-03-31 | 4.46 |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.64 |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.74 |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.13 |
| 2014-03-31 | 4.46 |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.83 |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.12 |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.70 |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.83 |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.59 |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.54 |
| 2012-06-30 | 4.56 |
| 2012-03-31 | 4.57 |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.56 |
| 2011-09-30 | 6.66 |
| 2011-06-30 | 5.41 |
| 2011-03-31 | 6.09 |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.91 |
| 2010-09-30 | 4.25 |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.89 |
| 2010-03-31 | 2.76 |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.33 |
| 2009-09-30 | 7.02 |
| 2009-06-30 | 8.88 |
| 2009-03-31 | 7.02 |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.00 |
| 2008-09-30 | 5.56 |
| 2008-06-30 | 5.58 |
| 2008-03-31 | 5.29 |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.86 |
| 2007-09-30 | 6.04 |
| 2007-06-30 | 5.78 |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.57 |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.20 |
| 2006-09-30 | 4.40 |
| 2006-06-30 | 4.76 |
| 2006-03-31 | 4.94 |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.74 |
| 2005-09-30 | 2.07 |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.50 |
| 2005-03-31 | 2.48 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.32 |
| 2004-09-30 | 2.37 |
| 2004-06-30 | 2.17 |
| 2004-03-31 | 3.76 |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.23 |
| 2003-09-30 | 2.48 |
| 2003-06-30 | 2.38 |
| 2003-03-31 | 2.04 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.75 |
| 2002-09-30 | 2.25 |
| 2002-06-30 | 2.44 |