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 6.08 is 489% above its 5-year average of 1.03, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.08–6.75).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 83.55% above its 12-month average of 3.31.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 6.08.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
6.08
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
3.31
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.87
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.03
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.76
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.30
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+83.55%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+602.55%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+488.97%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+999.68%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+698.46%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+164.97%
SECTOR MEDIAN · ENERGY
1.08
median of 92 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+465.73%
vs the sector median at left
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
Market Cap
$23.65M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
6.08
TTM Avg
3.31
3Y Avg
0.87
5Y Avg
1.03
Market Cap
$28.75M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.97
TTM Avg
1.19
3Y Avg
1.35
5Y Avg
1.38
Market Cap
$31.29M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.80
TTM Avg
1.25
3Y Avg
1.53
5Y Avg
1.59
Market Cap
$32.90M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.15
TTM Avg
0.51
3Y Avg
0.62
5Y Avg
1.22
Market Cap
$9.59M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.25
TTM Avg
1.41
3Y Avg
1.62
5Y Avg
1.52
Market Cap
$8.47M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
0.01
3Y Avg
0.01
5Y Avg
0.13
Market Cap
$7.32M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.00
TTM Avg
1.15
3Y Avg
8.34
5Y Avg
8.34
Market Cap
$60.86M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.04
TTM Avg
3.01
3Y Avg
3.02
5Y Avg
3.27
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (ASTI) | $23.65M | 6.08 | 3.31 | 0.87 | 1.03 |
| Beam Global (BEEM)vs › | $25.09M | 0.78 | 1.02 | 1.08 | 4.90 |
| KLX Energy Services Holdings, Inc. (KLXE)vs › | $28.75M | 0.97 | 1.19 | 1.35 | 1.38 |
| FTC Solar, Inc. (FTCI)vs › | $31.29M | 0.80 | 1.25 | 1.53 | 1.59 |
| New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE)vs › | $32.90M | 0.15 | 0.51 | 0.62 | 1.22 |
| CBL International Limited (BANL)vs › | $9.59M | 1.25 | 1.41 | 1.62 | 1.52 |
| Marine Petroleum Trust (MARPS)vs › | $8.47M | N/A | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.13 |
| Delixy Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (DLXY)vs › | $7.32M | 1.00 | 1.15 | 8.34 | 8.34 |
| Geospace Technologies Corporation (GEOS)vs › | $60.86M | 1.04 | 3.01 | 3.02 | 3.27 |
| Anfield Energy Inc. Common Shares (AEC)vs › | $63.82M | 0.92 | 1.96 | 7.61 | 6.13 |
Quick Ratio
6.08
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
6.31
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 | 6.08 |
| 2026-03-31 | 6.75 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.29 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.03 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.42 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.05 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.31 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.41 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.08 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.19 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.21 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.11 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.14 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.38 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.84 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.23 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.05 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.34 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.13 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.03 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.06 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.01 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.01 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.03 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.01 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.01 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.02 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.03 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.04 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.04 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.14 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.06 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.04 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.09 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.06 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.13 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.37 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.37 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.26 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.37 |
| 2015-03-31 | 2.08 |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.93 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.74 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.40 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.12 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.70 |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.23 |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.66 |
| 2012-09-30 | 6.42 |
| 2012-06-30 | 5.02 |
| 2012-03-31 | 6.14 |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.16 |
| 2011-09-30 | 5.85 |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.75 |
| 2011-03-31 | 3.59 |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.41 |
| 2010-09-30 | 6.47 |
| 2010-06-30 | 7.82 |
| 2010-03-31 | 6.22 |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.46 |
| 2009-09-30 | 6.79 |
| 2009-06-30 | 8.89 |
| 2009-03-31 | 9.10 |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.44 |
| 2008-09-30 | 7.75 |
| 2008-06-30 | 82.00 |
| 2008-03-31 | 40.66 |
| 2007-12-31 | 32.56 |
| 2007-09-30 | 40.45 |
| 2007-06-30 | 36.74 |
| 2007-03-31 | 23.53 |
| 2006-12-31 | 28.50 |
| 2006-09-30 | 22.32 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.16 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.59 |
