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 0.44 is 32% below its 5-year average of 0.65, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.43–1.27).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 14.60% below its 12-month average of 0.52.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2026 (2026-03-31): 0.44.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.59
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.65
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.48
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.51
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-14.60%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-25.49%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-32.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-16.68%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-7.34%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-13.54%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.36
median of 433 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-67.50%
vs the sector median at left
CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.
Market Cap
$109.92M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.44
TTM Avg
0.52
3Y Avg
0.59
5Y Avg
0.65
Market Cap
$108.93M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
22.76
TTM Avg
14.46
3Y Avg
8.14
5Y Avg
6.52
Market Cap
$117.40M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.65
TTM Avg
0.69
3Y Avg
0.44
5Y Avg
0.58
Market Cap
$102.06M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.82
TTM Avg
3.92
3Y Avg
2.66
5Y Avg
2.45
Market Cap
$117.60M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.13
TTM Avg
0.93
3Y Avg
1.22
5Y Avg
1.26
Market Cap
$101.25M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.73
TTM Avg
0.66
3Y Avg
0.60
5Y Avg
0.56
Market Cap
$100.70M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.18
TTM Avg
1.12
3Y Avg
1.20
5Y Avg
1.15
Market Cap
$97.33M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.15
TTM Avg
1.19
3Y Avg
0.83
5Y Avg
0.83
Market Cap
$122.45M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
9.99
TTM Avg
6.95
3Y Avg
7.64
5Y Avg
6.98
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (CBAT) | $109.92M | 0.44 | 0.52 | 0.59 | 0.65 |
| New Horizon Aircraft Ltd (HOVR)vs › | $108.93M | 22.76 | 14.46 | 8.14 | 6.52 |
| Mobile Infrastructure Corp (BEEP)vs › | $117.40M | 0.65 | 0.69 | 0.44 | 0.58 |
| Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. (HMR)vs › | $102.06M | 0.82 | 3.92 | 2.66 | 2.45 |
| Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (OESX)vs › | $117.60M | 1.13 | 0.93 | 1.22 | 1.26 |
| Broadwind, Inc. (BWEN)vs › | $101.25M | 1.73 | 0.66 | 0.60 | 0.56 |
| HUHUTECH International Group Inc. Ordinary Shares (HUHU)vs › | $100.70M | 1.18 | 1.12 | 1.20 | 1.15 |
| Proficient Auto Logistics, Inc. Common Stock (PAL)vs › | $97.33M | 1.15 | 1.19 | 0.83 | 0.83 |
| Coda Octopus Group, Inc. (CODA)vs › | $122.45M | 9.99 | 6.95 | 7.64 | 6.98 |
| RF Industries, Ltd. (RFIL)vs › | $94.16M | 1.29 | 0.91 | 1.12 | 1.83 |
Quick Ratio
0.44
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.65
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.54 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.64 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.65 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.77 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.02 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.15 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.27 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.34 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.35 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.34 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.41 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.43 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.48 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.42 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.31 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.28 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.33 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.32 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.34 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.21 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.03 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.25 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.27 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.26 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.35 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.25 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.27 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.32 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.39 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.37 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.47 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.58 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.65 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.62 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.61 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.69 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.79 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.98 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.06 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.10 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.15 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.75 |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.60 |
