The Boeing Company (BA) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.40
Is The Boeing Company’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The Boeing Company's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.40 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.38, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.31–0.46).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 2.44% below its 12-month average of 0.41.
BA Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
BA Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
BA Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
BA Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.40
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.41
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.38
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.38
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.41
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.44%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+4.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+8.91%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+3.90%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-2.44%
BA Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $179.26B | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.38 |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)vs › | $159.80B | 0.81 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.91 |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)vs › | $158.34B | 0.75 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.67 |
| Deere & Company (DE)vs › | $158.25B | 2.08 | 2.08 | 1.92 | 1.90 |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON)vs › | $145.99B | 1.05 | 1.03 | 0.99 | 1.04 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vs › | $123.81B | 0.94 | 0.94 | 1.01 | 1.07 |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vs › | $118.11B | 0.71 | 0.63 | 0.86 | 0.93 |
| Siemens AG (SIEGY)vs › | $241.46B | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.16 |
| RTX Corporation (RTX)vs › | $250.11B | 0.80 | 0.77 | 0.78 | 0.83 |
| General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vs › | $98.47B | 0.89 | 0.85 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.40
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.19
Includes inventory
The Boeing Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
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
The Boeing Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for BA stock is 0.40.
- Is The Boeing Company's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- The Boeing Company's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.40 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.38, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.31–0.46).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for BA stock is 0.41.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for BA stock is 0.37.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for BA stock is 0.38.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for BA stock is 0.37.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for BA stock is 0.38.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for The Boeing Company (BA)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for BA stock is 0.41.
The Boeing Company Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.36 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.26 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.37 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.37 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.94 |
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About The Boeing Company
The Boeing Company is a global aerospace powerhouse specializing in the design, development, manufacture, sale, and comprehensive support of commercial airliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense systems, human space flight, and launch technologies, along with related services across the globe. Its operations are organized into four key segments. The Commercial Airplanes division delivers commercial jet aircraft for passenger and cargo transport, alongside essential fleet support services. The Defense, Space & Security segment concentrates on the research, development, production, and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft, advanced weapons systems, strategic defense and intelligence solutions (including missile defense, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, cyber, and information solutions), and satellite systems for both governmental and commercial use, encompassing space exploration. The Global Services segment provides a vast array of support, such as supply chain and logistics management, engineering, maintenance, upgrades, spare parts, pilot and maintenance training, technical documentation, and data analytics for its commercial and defense clientele. Lastly, the Boeing Capital segment offers financing services, overseeing a portfolio of equipment under various lease and financing structures. Founded in 1916, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- CEO
- Robert K. Ortberg