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 10.82 is 61% above its 4-year average of 6.74, around the middle of its 4-year range (0.00–18.09).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 4.58% below its 12-month average of 11.34.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
10.82
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
11.34
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
8.81
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.58%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+22.80%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY
1.58
median of 177 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+584.71%
vs the sector median at left
Astera Labs, Inc. Common Stock
Market Cap
$44.61B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
10.82
TTM Avg
11.34
3Y Avg
8.81
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$44.77B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.43
TTM Avg
2.40
3Y Avg
2.28
5Y Avg
2.17
Market Cap
$43.30B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.91
TTM Avg
1.95
3Y Avg
1.93
5Y Avg
1.91
Market Cap
$45.97B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.23
TTM Avg
1.00
3Y Avg
0.90
5Y Avg
1.22
Market Cap
$47.61B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.39
TTM Avg
1.58
3Y Avg
1.92
5Y Avg
2.10
Market Cap
$41.11B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.18
TTM Avg
1.32
3Y Avg
0.97
5Y Avg
0.94
Market Cap
$40.73B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.08
TTM Avg
6.34
3Y Avg
3.66
5Y Avg
3.48
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astera Labs, Inc. Common Stock (ALAB) | $44.61B | 10.82 | 11.34 | 8.81 | N/A |
| STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM)vs › | $44.77B | 2.43 | 2.40 | 2.28 | 2.17 |
| United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)vs › | $43.30B | 1.91 | 1.95 | 1.93 | 1.91 |
| Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO)vs › | $45.97B | 1.23 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 1.22 |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)vs › | $42.28B | 1.26 | 1.27 | 1.30 | 1.28 |
| Workday, Inc. (WDAY)vs › | $41.83B | 1.32 | 1.58 | 1.70 | 1.48 |
| Coherent, Inc. (COHR)vs › | $47.61B | 1.39 | 1.58 | 1.92 | 2.10 |
| Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP)vs › | $41.11B | 1.18 | 1.32 | 0.97 | 0.94 |
| Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS)vs › | $40.73B | 3.08 | 6.34 | 3.66 | 3.48 |
| Garmin Ltd. (GRMN)vs › | $48.92B | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.39 | 2.36 |
Quick Ratio
10.82
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
10.24
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 | 10.82 |
| 2025-12-31 | 9.79 |
| 2025-09-30 | 12.27 |
| 2025-06-30 | 10.55 |
| 2025-03-31 | 13.26 |
| 2024-12-31 | 11.21 |
| 2024-09-30 | 10.46 |
| 2024-06-30 | 13.46 |
| 2024-03-31 | 18.09 |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.61 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.00 |
