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 0.50 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.50, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.43–0.57).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 3.14% below its 12-month average of 0.52.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.54
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.14%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-9.29%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-6.84%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.63
median of 52 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-20.11%
vs the sector median at left
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV
Market Cap
$157.02B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.50
TTM Avg
0.52
3Y Avg
0.50
5Y Avg
0.50
Market Cap
$118.95B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.50
TTM Avg
0.54
3Y Avg
0.56
5Y Avg
0.54
Market Cap
$113.83B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.30
TTM Avg
0.44
3Y Avg
0.49
5Y Avg
0.52
Market Cap
$84.40B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.22
TTM Avg
2.90
3Y Avg
3.40
5Y Avg
3.60
Market Cap
$78.66B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.40
TTM Avg
0.43
3Y Avg
0.43
5Y Avg
0.45
Market Cap
$73.90B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.36
TTM Avg
0.34
3Y Avg
0.32
5Y Avg
0.31
Market Cap
$70.74B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.67
TTM Avg
0.61
3Y Avg
0.67
5Y Avg
0.66
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD) | $157.02B | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)vs › | $189.12B | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.68 |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vs › | $118.95B | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.54 |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO)vs › | $113.83B | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.52 |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $84.40B | 3.22 | 2.90 | 3.40 | 3.60 |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)vs › | $78.66B | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.45 |
| Target Corporation (TGT)vs › | $73.90B | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.31 |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)vs › | $70.74B | 0.67 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.66 |
| Nestlé S.A. (NSRGY)vs › | $254.32B | 0.54 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.54 |
| Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (CCEP)vs › | $47.22B | 0.68 | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.70 |
Quick Ratio
0.50
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.66
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 | 0.50 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.48 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.43 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.47 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.47 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.03 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.41 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.71 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.01 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.40 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.60 |
