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 5.23 is 65% below its 5-year average of 15.16, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.07–30.88).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 15.12% below its 12-month average of 6.17.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 5.23.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
5.23
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
6.17
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
10.78
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
15.16
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
10.32
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
9.07
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
6.87
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-15.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-51.45%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-65.49%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-49.27%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-42.31%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-23.86%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.29
median of 348 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+304.13%
vs the sector median at left
Astrotech Corporation
Market Cap
$14.58M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.23
TTM Avg
6.17
3Y Avg
10.78
5Y Avg
15.16
Market Cap
$14.52M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.98
TTM Avg
2.63
3Y Avg
1.71
5Y Avg
1.87
Market Cap
$15.16M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.43
TTM Avg
2.54
3Y Avg
2.80
5Y Avg
2.43
Market Cap
$15.37M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.90
TTM Avg
1.94
3Y Avg
1.80
5Y Avg
1.56
Market Cap
$16.28M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.71
TTM Avg
1.40
3Y Avg
1.40
5Y Avg
1.40
Market Cap
$12.84M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.48
TTM Avg
2.29
3Y Avg
3.19
5Y Avg
3.53
Market Cap
$11.91M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.93
TTM Avg
0.69
3Y Avg
0.73
5Y Avg
0.55
Market Cap
$11.80M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
14.47
TTM Avg
2.56
3Y Avg
5.96
5Y Avg
6.84
Market Cap
$17.37M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.46
TTM Avg
1.43
3Y Avg
1.20
5Y Avg
1.14
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrotech Corporation (ASTC) | $14.58M | 5.23 | 6.17 | 10.78 | 15.16 |
| Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP)vs › | $14.52M | 0.98 | 2.63 | 1.71 | 1.87 |
| LiqTech International, Inc. (LIQT)vs › | $15.16M | 3.43 | 2.54 | 2.80 | 2.43 |
| Greenpro Capital Corp. (GRNQ)vs › | $15.37M | 0.90 | 1.94 | 1.80 | 1.56 |
| Hang Feng Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares (FOFO)vs › | $16.28M | 2.71 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| LanzaTech Global, Inc. (LNZA)vs › | $12.84M | 2.48 | 2.29 | 3.19 | 3.53 |
| Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (CETY)vs › | $11.91M | 0.93 | 0.69 | 0.73 | 0.55 |
| DUKE Robotics Corp. (DUKR)vs › | $11.80M | 14.47 | 2.56 | 5.96 | 6.84 |
| High-Trend International Group (HTCO)vs › | $17.37M | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.20 | 1.14 |
| Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW)vs › | $17.42M | 0.61 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.42 |
Quick Ratio
5.23
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
7.06
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 | 5.23 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4.07 |
| 2025-12-31 | 5.63 |
| 2025-09-30 | 8.13 |
| 2025-06-30 | 7.77 |
| 2025-03-31 | 8.76 |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.73 |
| 2024-09-30 | 13.59 |
| 2024-06-30 | 12.76 |
| 2024-03-31 | 14.38 |
| 2023-12-31 | 16.42 |
| 2023-09-30 | 17.63 |
| 2023-06-30 | 16.03 |
| 2023-03-31 | 19.43 |
| 2022-12-31 | 21.13 |
| 2022-09-30 | 26.42 |
| 2022-06-30 | 19.92 |
| 2022-03-31 | 21.42 |
| 2021-12-31 | 23.99 |
| 2021-09-30 | 30.88 |
| 2021-06-30 | 15.11 |
| 2021-03-31 | 6.04 |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.96 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.92 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.34 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.02 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.85 |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.74 |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.26 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.33 |
| 2018-06-30 | 4.45 |
| 2018-03-31 | 7.05 |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.53 |
| 2017-09-30 | 10.50 |
| 2017-06-30 | 7.46 |
| 2017-03-31 | 8.29 |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.00 |
| 2016-09-30 | 12.21 |
| 2016-06-30 | 12.46 |
| 2016-03-31 | 13.52 |
| 2015-12-31 | 14.30 |
| 2015-09-30 | 16.71 |
| 2015-06-30 | 13.43 |
| 2015-03-31 | 13.20 |
| 2014-12-31 | 22.28 |
| 2014-09-30 | 18.00 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.98 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.34 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.65 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.41 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.38 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.51 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.61 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.62 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.41 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.44 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.38 |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.32 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.89 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.22 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.21 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.27 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.63 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.98 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.92 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.42 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.21 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.08 |
| 2008-03-31 | 2.45 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.79 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.80 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.09 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.02 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.10 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.15 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.27 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.07 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.09 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.72 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.85 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.83 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.96 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.43 |