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 0.81 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.89, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.60–1.44).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 1.58% below its 12-month average of 0.83.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.81.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.81
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.83
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.89
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.71
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.65
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.68
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.58%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.27%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-8.94%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+14.65%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+24.41%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+19.86%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.74
median of 93 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+9.82%
vs the sector median at left
The Andersons, Inc.
Market Cap
$2.28B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.81
TTM Avg
0.83
3Y Avg
0.99
5Y Avg
0.89
Market Cap
$2.46B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.67
TTM Avg
2.26
3Y Avg
2.14
5Y Avg
1.88
Market Cap
$2.48B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.67
TTM Avg
2.26
3Y Avg
2.14
5Y Avg
1.88
Market Cap
$2.73B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.47
TTM Avg
1.47
3Y Avg
1.42
5Y Avg
1.45
Market Cap
$2.82B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.86
TTM Avg
2.71
3Y Avg
2.63
5Y Avg
2.82
Market Cap
$3.05B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.64
TTM Avg
5.64
3Y Avg
5.05
5Y Avg
4.28
Market Cap
$1.47B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.47
TTM Avg
1.66
3Y Avg
1.60
5Y Avg
1.80
Market Cap
$3.18B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.84
TTM Avg
2.58
3Y Avg
2.34
5Y Avg
2.16
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE) | $2.28B | 0.81 | 0.83 | 0.99 | 0.89 |
| Coty Inc. (COTY)vs › | $2.39B | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.44 |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)vs › | $2.46B | 2.67 | 2.26 | 2.14 | 1.88 |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)vs › | $2.48B | 2.67 | 2.26 | 2.14 | 1.88 |
| The Marzetti Company (MZTI)vs › | $2.73B | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.42 | 1.45 |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.82B | 1.86 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.82 |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $3.05B | 5.64 | 5.64 | 5.05 | 4.28 |
| J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF)vs › | $1.47B | 1.47 | 1.66 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO)vs › | $3.18B | 2.84 | 2.58 | 2.34 | 2.16 |
| Post Holdings, Inc. (POST)vs › | $3.29B | 0.99 | 1.25 | 1.35 | 1.44 |
Quick Ratio
0.81
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.51
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 | 0.81 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.62 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.80 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.30 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.89 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.23 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.44 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.13 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.10 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.11 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.74 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.76 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.86 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.78 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.84 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.78 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.59 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.46 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.45 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.82 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.70 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.46 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.77 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.54 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.43 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.74 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.81 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.52 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.18 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.82 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.40 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.43 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.87 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.93 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.89 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.69 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.82 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.59 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.98 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.54 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.42 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.47 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.36 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.38 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.41 |
