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 4.78 is 28% below its 5-year average of 6.60, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.73–12.81).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 20.66% above its 12-month average of 3.96.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 4.78.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
4.78
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
3.96
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
4.68
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
6.60
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
6.56
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
6.91
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+20.66%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-27.54%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-27.06%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-30.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.31
median of 342 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+265.03%
vs the sector median at left
ClearSign Technologies Corporation
Market Cap
$20.81M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
4.78
TTM Avg
3.96
3Y Avg
4.68
5Y Avg
6.60
Market Cap
$21.10M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.59
TTM Avg
1.33
3Y Avg
1.31
5Y Avg
1.29
Market Cap
$21.38M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
3.72
3Y Avg
3.61
5Y Avg
2.98
Market Cap
$19.13M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
4.64
TTM Avg
5.17
3Y Avg
5.49
5Y Avg
4.11
Market Cap
$18.30M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.46
TTM Avg
1.43
3Y Avg
1.20
5Y Avg
1.14
Market Cap
$16.88M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.61
TTM Avg
0.45
3Y Avg
0.43
5Y Avg
0.42
Market Cap
$16.28M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.71
TTM Avg
1.40
3Y Avg
1.40
5Y Avg
1.40
Market Cap
$25.56M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.75
TTM Avg
1.83
3Y Avg
1.04
5Y Avg
1.16
Market Cap
$15.83M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.90
TTM Avg
1.94
3Y Avg
1.80
5Y Avg
1.56
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearSign Technologies Corporation (CLIR) | $20.81M | 4.78 | 3.96 | 4.68 | 6.60 |
| Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (GTEC)vs › | $21.10M | 1.59 | 1.33 | 1.31 | 1.29 |
| Performance Shipping Inc. (PSHG)vs › | $21.38M | N/A | 3.72 | 3.61 | 2.98 |
| Castor Maritime Inc. (CTRM)vs › | $19.13M | 4.64 | 5.17 | 5.49 | 4.11 |
| High-Trend International Group (HTCO)vs › | $18.30M | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.20 | 1.14 |
| Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW)vs › | $16.88M | 0.61 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.42 |
| Hang Feng Technology Innovation Co., Ltd. Ordinary Shares (FOFO)vs › | $16.28M | 2.71 | 1.40 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (BHST)vs › | $25.56M | 1.75 | 1.83 | 1.04 | 1.16 |
| Greenpro Capital Corp. (GRNQ)vs › | $15.83M | 0.90 | 1.94 | 1.80 | 1.56 |
| Knightscope, Inc. (KSCP)vs › | $14.58M | 0.98 | 2.63 | 1.71 | 1.87 |
Quick Ratio
4.78
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
4.78
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 | 4.78 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3.85 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.34 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3.28 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.56 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5.63 |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.28 |
| 2024-09-30 | 7.46 |
| 2024-06-30 | 9.30 |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.77 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.89 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.73 |
| 2023-06-30 | 3.01 |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.48 |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.49 |
| 2022-09-30 | 12.81 |
| 2022-06-30 | 10.61 |
| 2022-03-31 | 9.34 |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.98 |
| 2021-09-30 | 8.59 |
| 2021-06-30 | 10.42 |
| 2021-03-31 | 13.15 |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.69 |
| 2020-09-30 | 7.04 |
| 2020-06-30 | 5.21 |
| 2020-03-31 | 5.35 |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.92 |
| 2019-09-30 | 7.26 |
| 2019-06-30 | 8.45 |
| 2019-03-31 | 9.51 |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.03 |
| 2018-09-30 | 11.75 |
| 2018-06-30 | 6.44 |
| 2018-03-31 | 5.42 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.77 |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.84 |
| 2017-03-31 | 8.12 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.23 |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.38 |
| 2016-06-30 | 4.45 |
| 2016-03-31 | 7.07 |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.89 |
| 2015-09-30 | 9.64 |
| 2015-06-30 | 11.80 |
| 2015-03-31 | 18.36 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.58 |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.61 |
| 2014-06-30 | 6.75 |
| 2014-03-31 | 10.80 |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.18 |
| 2013-09-30 | 4.63 |
| 2013-06-30 | 8.40 |
| 2013-03-31 | 11.55 |
| 2012-12-31 | 18.21 |
| 2012-09-30 | 13.75 |
| 2012-06-30 | 21.43 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.86 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.84 |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.72 |
| 2011-06-30 | 4.03 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.10 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.00 |