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 1.04 is 19% above its 5-year average of 0.88, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.38–1.58).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 43.93% above its 12-month average of 0.72.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.04
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.72
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.77
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.80
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.82
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.81
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.78
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+43.93%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+34.59%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+29.70%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+27.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+28.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+32.62%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
0.60
median of 41 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+73.19%
vs the sector median at left
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
Market Cap
$29.15B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.04
TTM Avg
0.72
3Y Avg
0.77
5Y Avg
0.80
Market Cap
$28.87B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.46
TTM Avg
0.46
3Y Avg
0.45
5Y Avg
0.52
Market Cap
$29.76B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.58
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.17
5Y Avg
1.50
Market Cap
$29.92B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.53
TTM Avg
0.66
3Y Avg
0.63
5Y Avg
0.62
Market Cap
$28.17B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.59
TTM Avg
0.63
3Y Avg
0.60
5Y Avg
0.58
Market Cap
$30.69B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
0.73
3Y Avg
0.71
5Y Avg
0.65
Market Cap
$31.09B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.55
TTM Avg
0.51
3Y Avg
0.52
5Y Avg
0.58
Market Cap
$31.49B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.46
TTM Avg
0.45
3Y Avg
0.48
5Y Avg
0.49
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | $29.15B | 1.04 | 0.72 | 0.77 | 0.80 |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs › | $28.87B | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)vs › | $29.76B | 1.58 | 1.27 | 1.17 | 1.50 |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs › | $29.92B | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.62 |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $28.17B | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.60 | 0.58 |
| Edison International (EIX)vs › | $30.69B | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $27.25B | 0.74 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 1.03 |
| DTE Energy Company (DTE)vs › | $31.09B | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.58 |
| Ameren Corporation (AEE)vs › | $31.49B | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs › | $26.30B | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
Quick Ratio
1.04
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.91
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 | 1.04 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.38 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.79 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.99 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.06 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.65 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.75 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.88 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.80 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.57 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.58 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.41 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.59 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.47 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.94 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.83 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.95 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.97 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.01 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.90 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.83 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.07 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.77 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.81 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.91 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.89 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.83 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.72 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.74 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.91 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.75 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.82 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.69 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.84 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.99 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.73 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.83 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.84 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.74 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.69 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.81 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.88 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.74 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.77 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.67 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.65 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.81 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.75 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.83 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.44 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.48 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.50 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.79 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.70 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.74 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.63 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.65 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.83 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.21 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.43 |
