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 2.67 is 47% above its 5-year average of 1.81, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.15–2.67).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, June 27, 2026. 16.96% above its 12-month average of 2.28.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-06-27): 2.67.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2.67
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
2.28
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.01
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.81
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.01
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.86
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.70
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+16.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+32.67%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+47.38%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+32.61%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+43.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+56.46%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.90
median of 121 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+196.26%
vs the sector median at left
Central Garden & Pet Company
Market Cap
$2.49B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.67
TTM Avg
2.28
3Y Avg
2.01
5Y Avg
1.81
Market Cap
$2.46B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.67
TTM Avg
2.26
3Y Avg
2.14
5Y Avg
1.88
Market Cap
$2.26B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.81
TTM Avg
0.75
3Y Avg
0.80
5Y Avg
0.73
Market Cap
$2.73B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.47
TTM Avg
1.47
3Y Avg
1.42
5Y Avg
1.45
Market Cap
$2.81B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.66
TTM Avg
3.68
3Y Avg
3.08
5Y Avg
2.46
Market Cap
$2.81B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.86
TTM Avg
2.71
3Y Avg
2.63
5Y Avg
2.82
Market Cap
$3.05B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.64
TTM Avg
5.64
3Y Avg
5.05
5Y Avg
4.28
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT) | $2.49B | 2.67 | 2.28 | 2.01 | 1.81 |
| Coty Inc. (COTY)vs › | $2.49B | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.44 |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)vs › | $2.46B | 2.67 | 2.26 | 2.14 | 1.88 |
| The Andersons, Inc. (ANDE)vs › | $2.26B | 0.81 | 0.75 | 0.80 | 0.73 |
| The Marzetti Company (MZTI)vs › | $2.73B | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.42 | 1.45 |
| National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ)vs › | $2.81B | 1.66 | 3.68 | 3.08 | 2.46 |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.81B | 1.86 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.82 |
| Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT)vs › | $3.04B | 5.03 | 4.08 | 3.63 | 3.20 |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $3.05B | 5.64 | 5.64 | 5.05 | 4.28 |
| The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO)vs › | $3.18B | 2.84 | 2.58 | 2.34 | 2.16 |
Quick Ratio
2.67
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
3.79
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-27 | 2.67 |
| 2026-03-28 | 2.16 |
| 2025-12-27 | 1.97 |
| 2025-09-27 | 2.33 |
| 2025-06-28 | 2.28 |
| 2025-03-29 | 1.93 |
| 2024-12-28 | 1.97 |
| 2024-09-28 | 2.19 |
| 2024-06-29 | 2.16 |
| 2024-03-30 | 1.68 |
| 2023-12-30 | 1.55 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.90 |
| 2023-06-24 | 1.77 |
| 2023-03-25 | 1.44 |
| 2022-12-24 | 1.15 |
| 2022-09-24 | 1.32 |
| 2022-06-25 | 1.45 |
| 2022-03-26 | 1.29 |
| 2021-12-25 | 1.34 |
| 2021-09-25 | 1.64 |
| 2021-06-26 | 2.07 |
| 2021-03-27 | 1.37 |
| 2020-12-26 | 2.20 |
| 2020-09-26 | 2.47 |
| 2020-06-27 | 2.70 |
| 2020-03-28 | 2.36 |
| 2019-12-28 | 2.22 |
| 2019-09-28 | 3.02 |
| 2019-06-29 | 3.17 |
| 2019-03-30 | 2.79 |
| 2018-12-29 | 3.12 |
| 2018-09-29 | 3.71 |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.57 |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.12 |
| 2017-12-30 | 2.46 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.37 |
| 2017-06-24 | 1.63 |
| 2017-03-25 | 1.70 |
| 2016-12-24 | 1.14 |
| 2016-09-24 | 1.74 |
| 2016-06-25 | 1.69 |
| 2016-03-26 | 1.78 |
| 2015-12-26 | 1.26 |
| 2015-09-26 | 1.80 |
| 2015-06-27 | 1.66 |
| 2015-03-28 | 1.81 |
| 2014-12-27 | 1.16 |
| 2014-09-27 | 1.99 |
| 2014-06-28 | 1.75 |
| 2014-03-29 | 1.84 |
| 2013-12-28 | 1.16 |
| 2013-09-28 | 1.54 |
| 2013-06-29 | 1.63 |
| 2013-03-30 | 1.69 |
| 2012-12-29 | 1.16 |
| 2012-09-29 | 1.56 |
| 2012-06-23 | 1.51 |
| 2012-03-24 | 1.70 |
| 2011-12-24 | 1.22 |
| 2011-09-24 | 1.42 |
| 2011-06-25 | 1.56 |
| 2011-03-26 | 1.60 |
| 2010-12-25 | 1.36 |
| 2010-09-25 | 1.76 |
| 2010-06-26 | 1.56 |
| 2010-03-27 | 1.33 |
| 2009-12-26 | 1.32 |
| 2009-09-26 | 1.73 |
| 2009-06-27 | 1.41 |
| 2009-03-28 | 1.56 |
| 2008-12-27 | 1.07 |
| 2008-09-27 | 1.46 |
| 2008-06-28 | 1.51 |
| 2008-03-29 | 1.72 |
| 2007-12-29 | 1.09 |
| 2007-09-29 | 1.43 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.40 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.65 |
| 2006-12-30 | 1.11 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.46 |
| 2006-06-24 | 1.59 |
| 2006-03-25 | 1.55 |
| 2005-12-24 | 1.05 |
| 2005-09-24 | 1.44 |
| 2005-06-25 | 1.33 |
| 2005-03-26 | 1.28 |
| 2004-12-25 | 1.01 |
| 2004-09-25 | 1.32 |
| 2004-06-26 | 1.27 |
| 2004-03-27 | 1.39 |
| 2003-12-27 | 1.38 |
| 2003-09-27 | 1.56 |
| 2003-06-28 | 1.43 |
| 2003-03-29 | 0.83 |
| 2002-12-28 | 0.43 |
| 2002-09-28 | 0.81 |
