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 3.41 is 44% above its 5-year average of 2.37, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.98–4.95).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 8.03% below its 12-month average of 3.71.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 3.41.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
3.41
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
3.71
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.81
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.72
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.03%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+21.52%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+43.96%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+98.56%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.15
median of 154 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+197.96%
vs the sector median at left
Bloom Energy Corporation
Market Cap
$78.24B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.41
TTM Avg
3.71
3Y Avg
2.81
5Y Avg
2.37
Market Cap
$77.51B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.81
TTM Avg
0.94
3Y Avg
0.95
5Y Avg
1.20
Market Cap
$79.09B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.27
TTM Avg
1.54
3Y Avg
1.27
5Y Avg
1.11
Market Cap
$76.90B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.50
TTM Avg
0.46
3Y Avg
0.47
5Y Avg
0.44
Market Cap
$74.92B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.06
TTM Avg
0.94
3Y Avg
0.98
5Y Avg
1.10
Market Cap
$83.97B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.66
TTM Avg
1.02
3Y Avg
1.32
5Y Avg
1.25
Market Cap
$84.12B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.18
TTM Avg
1.17
3Y Avg
1.14
5Y Avg
1.18
Market Cap
$84.38B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.87
TTM Avg
0.79
3Y Avg
0.80
5Y Avg
0.81
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom Energy Corporation (BE) | $78.24B | 3.41 | 3.71 | 2.81 | 2.37 |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs › | $77.51B | 0.81 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 1.20 |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $79.09B | 1.27 | 1.54 | 1.27 | 1.11 |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)vs › | $76.90B | 0.50 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.44 |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vs › | $74.92B | 1.06 | 0.94 | 0.98 | 1.10 |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI)vs › | $73.44B | 1.13 | 0.98 | 0.87 | 0.99 |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs › | $83.97B | 0.66 | 1.02 | 1.32 | 1.25 |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs › | $84.12B | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.14 | 1.18 |
| Waste Management, Inc. (WM)vs › | $84.38B | 0.87 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.81 |
| Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)vs › | $71.95B | 0.61 | 0.47 | 0.52 | 0.63 |
Quick Ratio
3.41
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
4.09
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 | 3.41 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4.10 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.95 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.88 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.21 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.39 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.35 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.33 |
| 2024-06-30 | 3.33 |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.97 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.53 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.61 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.58 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.10 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.45 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.81 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.17 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.56 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.94 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.12 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.98 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.17 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.33 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.08 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.24 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.19 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.44 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.89 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.90 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.07 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.02 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.23 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.09 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.13 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.18 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.08 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.91 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.02 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.38 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.00 |
