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 1.61 is 179% above its 5-year average of 0.58, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.33–1.61).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 50.30% above its 12-month average of 1.07.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 1.61.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.61
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.07
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.59
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.58
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.80
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.98
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.01
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+50.30%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+174.48%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+179.34%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+99.70%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+63.87%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+58.90%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.55
median of 140 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+3.69%
vs the sector median at left
Century Aluminum Company
Market Cap
$3.70B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.61
TTM Avg
1.07
3Y Avg
0.59
5Y Avg
0.58
Market Cap
$3.65B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.68
TTM Avg
1.93
3Y Avg
1.88
5Y Avg
2.46
Market Cap
$3.75B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
9.51
TTM Avg
3.76
3Y Avg
3.76
5Y Avg
3.76
Market Cap
$3.95B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.70
TTM Avg
1.65
3Y Avg
1.65
5Y Avg
1.65
Market Cap
$3.15B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
25.78
TTM Avg
18.62
3Y Avg
15.35
5Y Avg
13.81
Market Cap
$4.34B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.79
TTM Avg
1.39
3Y Avg
1.35
5Y Avg
1.44
Market Cap
$4.48B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.64
TTM Avg
3.30
3Y Avg
2.96
5Y Avg
2.65
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Aluminum Company (CENX) | $3.70B | 1.61 | 1.07 | 0.59 | 0.58 |
| Aris Mining Corporation (ARIS)vs › | $3.65B | 1.68 | 1.93 | 1.88 | 2.46 |
| Almonty Industries Inc. (ALM)vs › | $3.75B | 9.51 | 3.76 | 3.76 | 3.76 |
| Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA)vs › | $3.95B | 1.70 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 |
| United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (USLM)vs › | $3.15B | 25.78 | 18.62 | 15.35 | 13.81 |
| Griffon Corporation (GFF)vs › | $4.34B | 1.79 | 1.39 | 1.35 | 1.44 |
| UFP Industries, Inc. (UFPI)vs › | $4.48B | 2.64 | 3.30 | 2.96 | 2.65 |
| Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN)vs › | $2.78B | 1.54 | 1.42 | 1.41 | 1.39 |
| WD-40 Company (WDFC)vs › | $2.76B | 1.95 | 1.85 | 1.71 | 1.90 |
| Methanex Corporation (MEOH)vs › | $4.70B | 1.35 | 1.69 | 1.43 | 1.49 |
Quick Ratio
1.61
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.75
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 | 1.61 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.36 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.79 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.34 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.33 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.46 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.77 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.53 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.35 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.41 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.37 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.38 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.87 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.03 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.93 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.79 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.68 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.87 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.16 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.21 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.24 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.27 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.16 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.04 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.14 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.32 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.35 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.29 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.05 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.05 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.19 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.29 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.00 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.84 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.01 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.07 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.75 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.80 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.54 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.68 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.67 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.64 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.75 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.85 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.73 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.65 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.78 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.85 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.71 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.68 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.10 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.81 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.89 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.84 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.94 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.96 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.10 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.98 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.67 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.46 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.45 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.41 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.39 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.50 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.18 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.06 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.12 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.10 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.53 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.14 |
