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 0.68 is 14% above its 5-year average of 0.59, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.47–0.72).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 16.89% above its 12-month average of 0.58.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.68
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.58
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.57
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.59
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.60
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.56
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.57
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+16.89%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+17.83%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.47%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+12.68%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+20.78%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+19.49%
SECTOR MEDIAN · ENERGY
0.99
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-31.60%
vs the sector median at left
Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Market Cap
$93.42B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
0.58
3Y Avg
0.57
5Y Avg
0.59
Market Cap
$91.19B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.72
3Y Avg
0.98
5Y Avg
1.07
Market Cap
$90.54B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.11
TTM Avg
1.07
3Y Avg
1.06
5Y Avg
1.03
Market Cap
$86.58B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.48
TTM Avg
0.46
3Y Avg
0.59
5Y Avg
0.63
Market Cap
$82.47B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.74
3Y Avg
0.71
5Y Avg
0.74
Market Cap
$75.57B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.89
TTM Avg
0.88
3Y Avg
0.84
5Y Avg
0.76
Market Cap
$74.73B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.64
TTM Avg
1.77
3Y Avg
1.85
5Y Avg
1.81
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) | $93.42B | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.59 |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)vs › | $91.19B | 0.74 | 0.72 | 0.98 | 1.07 |
| Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)vs › | $90.54B | 1.11 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.03 |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)vs › | $86.58B | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.59 | 0.63 |
| Phillips 66 (PSX)vs › | $83.32B | 0.91 | 0.92 | 1.00 | 0.98 |
| Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD)vs › | $82.47B | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.74 |
| Slb N.V. (SLB)vs › | $77.04B | 0.98 | 1.04 | 1.00 | 0.97 |
| Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)vs › | $75.57B | 0.89 | 0.88 | 0.84 | 0.76 |
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)vs › | $74.73B | 1.64 | 1.77 | 1.85 | 1.81 |
| Eni S.p.A. (E)vs › | $73.46B | 1.04 | 1.02 | 1.07 | 1.11 |
Quick Ratio
0.68
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.95
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 | 0.68 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.53 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.59 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.61 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.65 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.47 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.58 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.65 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.45 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.44 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.81 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.81 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.62 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.54 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.39 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.39 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.39 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.47 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.34 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.37 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.41 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.32 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.41 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.54 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.54 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.54 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.71 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.84 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.59 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.47 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.63 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.70 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.52 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.60 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.65 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.76 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.65 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.82 |
