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 0.00 is 100% below its 5-year average of 0.56, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.00–1.07).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 100.00% below its 12-month average of 0.30.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.00
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.30
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.56
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.51
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-100.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-100.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-100.00%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-100.00%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-100.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-100.00%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
0.63
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-100.00%
vs the sector median at left
American Water Works Company, Inc.
Market Cap
$26.97B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.00
TTM Avg
0.30
3Y Avg
0.44
5Y Avg
0.56
Market Cap
$26.21B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.58
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.17
5Y Avg
1.50
Market Cap
$28.12B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.59
TTM Avg
0.63
3Y Avg
0.60
5Y Avg
0.58
Market Cap
$28.28B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.79
TTM Avg
0.85
3Y Avg
0.76
5Y Avg
0.85
Market Cap
$28.42B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.46
TTM Avg
0.46
3Y Avg
0.45
5Y Avg
0.52
Market Cap
$29.66B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.53
TTM Avg
0.66
3Y Avg
0.63
5Y Avg
0.62
Market Cap
$29.86B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.55
TTM Avg
0.51
3Y Avg
0.52
5Y Avg
0.58
Market Cap
$30.26B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
0.73
3Y Avg
0.71
5Y Avg
0.65
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) | $26.97B | 0.00 | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.56 |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $26.86B | 0.74 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 1.03 |
| NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)vs › | $26.21B | 1.58 | 1.27 | 1.17 | 1.50 |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $28.12B | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.60 | 0.58 |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs › | $28.28B | 0.79 | 0.85 | 0.76 | 0.85 |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs › | $28.42B | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs › | $29.66B | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.62 |
| DTE Energy Company (DTE)vs › | $29.86B | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.58 |
| Edison International (EIX)vs › | $30.26B | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| Ameren Corporation (AEE)vs › | $30.43B | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 |
Quick Ratio
0.00
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.46
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 | 0.00 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.34 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.39 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.32 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.79 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.97 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.07 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.47 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.83 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.89 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.85 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.87 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.30 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.27 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.27 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.47 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.29 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.30 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.39 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.37 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.37 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.55 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.49 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.48 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.75 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.05 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.10 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.12 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.80 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.74 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.81 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.33 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.47 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.41 |
| 2002-03-31 | 0.36 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.36 |
| 2001-09-30 | 0.40 |
| 2001-06-30 | 0.36 |
| 2001-03-31 | 0.35 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2000-09-30 | 0.42 |
| 2000-06-30 | 0.49 |
| 2000-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 1999-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 1999-06-30 | 0.68 |
