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 5.87 is 45% above its 5-year average of 4.05, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.10–6.58).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 30, 2026. 2.03% below its 12-month average of 5.99.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2026 (2026-05-30): 5.87.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
5.87
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
5.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
5.02
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
4.05
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
3.93
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
3.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.95
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.03%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+16.84%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+44.99%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+49.29%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+70.82%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+99.26%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.63
median of 52 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+839.12%
vs the sector median at left
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Market Cap
$3.48B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.87
TTM Avg
5.99
3Y Avg
5.02
5Y Avg
4.05
Market Cap
$2.84B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.86
TTM Avg
2.71
3Y Avg
2.63
5Y Avg
2.82
Market Cap
$5.68B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.82
TTM Avg
1.84
3Y Avg
1.67
5Y Avg
1.65
Market Cap
$1.12B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.00
TTM Avg
1.33
3Y Avg
1.34
5Y Avg
1.57
Market Cap
$1.04B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.86
TTM Avg
2.52
3Y Avg
1.79
5Y Avg
1.62
Market Cap
$6.34B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.33
TTM Avg
0.31
3Y Avg
0.28
5Y Avg
0.29
Market Cap
$6.52B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.74
3Y Avg
0.67
5Y Avg
0.89
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) | $3.48B | 5.87 | 5.99 | 5.02 | 4.05 |
| Stride, Inc. (LRN)vs › | $3.54B | 5.81 | 5.54 | 4.84 | 4.18 |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.84B | 1.86 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.82 |
| Coty Inc. (COTY)vs › | $2.34B | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.44 |
| e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (ELF)vs › | $5.68B | 1.82 | 1.84 | 1.67 | 1.65 |
| Universal Corporation (UVV)vs › | $1.12B | 1.00 | 1.33 | 1.34 | 1.57 |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $1.04B | 2.86 | 2.52 | 1.79 | 1.62 |
| Campbell Soup Company (CPB)vs › | $6.34B | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.29 |
| Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)vs › | $6.52B | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.67 | 0.89 |
| Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM)vs › | $6.90B | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.53 |
Quick Ratio
5.87
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
7.70
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-30 | 5.87 |
| 2026-02-28 | 6.58 |
| 2025-11-29 | 6.46 |
| 2025-08-30 | 5.62 |
| 2025-05-31 | 5.42 |
| 2025-03-01 | 3.26 |
| 2024-11-30 | 4.32 |
| 2024-08-31 | 3.23 |
| 2024-05-31 | 4.30 |
| 2024-03-02 | 4.40 |
| 2023-12-02 | 5.05 |
| 2023-09-02 | 6.20 |
| 2023-05-31 | 4.60 |
| 2023-02-25 | 2.88 |
| 2022-11-26 | 2.26 |
| 2022-08-27 | 2.23 |
| 2022-05-31 | 2.16 |
| 2022-02-26 | 2.33 |
| 2021-11-27 | 2.10 |
| 2021-08-28 | 2.40 |
| 2021-05-31 | 3.35 |
| 2021-02-27 | 3.13 |
| 2020-11-28 | 3.13 |
| 2020-08-29 | 3.65 |
| 2020-05-31 | 3.60 |
| 2020-02-29 | 2.83 |
| 2019-11-30 | 2.51 |
| 2019-08-31 | 4.25 |
| 2019-05-31 | 5.28 |
| 2019-03-02 | 4.40 |
| 2018-12-01 | 4.25 |
| 2018-09-01 | 4.18 |
| 2018-05-31 | 3.88 |
| 2018-03-03 | 2.25 |
| 2017-12-02 | 1.85 |
| 2017-09-02 | 4.14 |
| 2017-05-31 | 4.26 |
| 2017-02-25 | 3.47 |
| 2016-11-26 | 3.91 |
| 2016-08-27 | 5.58 |
| 2016-05-31 | 5.65 |
| 2016-02-27 | 3.92 |
| 2015-11-28 | 2.38 |
| 2015-08-29 | 2.18 |
| 2015-05-31 | 3.57 |
| 2015-02-28 | 2.56 |
| 2014-11-29 | 2.30 |
| 2014-08-30 | 2.48 |
| 2014-05-31 | 2.47 |
| 2014-03-01 | 2.26 |
| 2013-11-30 | 2.35 |
| 2013-08-31 | 2.41 |
| 2013-05-31 | 2.05 |
| 2013-03-02 | 2.08 |
| 2012-12-01 | 1.88 |
| 2012-09-01 | 2.36 |
| 2012-05-31 | 2.31 |
| 2012-02-25 | 2.22 |
| 2011-11-26 | 2.09 |
| 2011-08-27 | 2.25 |
| 2011-05-31 | 2.28 |
| 2011-02-26 | 2.25 |
| 2010-11-27 | 2.19 |
| 2010-08-28 | 2.38 |
| 2010-05-31 | 2.07 |
| 2010-02-27 | 1.75 |
| 2009-11-28 | 1.61 |
| 2009-08-29 | 1.43 |
| 2009-05-31 | 1.39 |
| 2009-02-28 | 1.29 |
| 2008-11-29 | 0.96 |
| 2008-08-30 | 1.31 |
| 2008-05-31 | 1.44 |
| 2008-03-01 | 1.18 |
| 2007-12-01 | 1.43 |
| 2007-09-01 | 1.23 |
| 2007-05-31 | 1.24 |
| 2007-03-03 | 1.03 |
| 2006-12-02 | 0.91 |
| 2006-09-02 | 0.88 |
| 2006-05-31 | 1.05 |
| 2006-02-25 | 1.06 |
| 2005-11-26 | 1.03 |
| 2005-08-27 | 1.49 |
| 2005-05-31 | 1.53 |
| 2005-02-26 | 1.62 |
| 2004-11-27 | 1.48 |
| 2004-08-28 | 1.70 |
| 2004-05-31 | 1.73 |
| 2004-02-28 | 1.35 |
| 2003-11-29 | 0.92 |
| 2003-08-30 | 0.75 |
| 2003-05-31 | 0.60 |
| 2003-03-01 | 0.53 |
| 2002-11-30 | 0.55 |
| 2002-08-31 | 0.49 |
