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 0.59 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.54, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.51–0.68).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 9.45% above its 12-month average of 0.54.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.59
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.54
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.53
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.45%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+12.09%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.45%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+11.37%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+14.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+11.88%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-51.22%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$60.26B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.64
TTM Avg
0.69
3Y Avg
0.70
5Y Avg
0.80
Market Cap
$68.46B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.08
TTM Avg
0.86
3Y Avg
0.89
5Y Avg
1.02
Market Cap
$54.46B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.50
TTM Avg
0.53
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.55
Market Cap
$71.62B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.39
TTM Avg
3.67
3Y Avg
4.14
5Y Avg
3.76
Market Cap
$48.18B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.09
TTM Avg
3.27
3Y Avg
2.83
5Y Avg
2.71
Market Cap
$44.93B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.84
TTM Avg
0.90
3Y Avg
0.89
5Y Avg
0.98
Market Cap
$79.64B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.72
TTM Avg
0.72
3Y Avg
0.68
5Y Avg
0.69
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cencora, Inc. (COR) | $62.18B | 0.59 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs › | $60.26B | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.80 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)vs › | $68.46B | 1.08 | 0.86 | 0.89 | 1.02 |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs › | $54.46B | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.55 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $71.62B | 3.39 | 3.67 | 4.14 | 3.76 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW)vs › | $48.18B | 3.09 | 3.27 | 2.83 | 2.71 |
| Humana Inc. (HUM)vs › | $46.67B | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.58 |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)vs › | $44.93B | 0.84 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 0.98 |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $79.64B | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs › | $83.65B | 1.24 | 1.17 | 1.08 | 1.07 |
Quick Ratio
0.59
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.90
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 | 0.59 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.55 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.52 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.53 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.52 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.68 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.60 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.59 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.58 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.48 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.47 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.48 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.46 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.48 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.47 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.49 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.50 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.46 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.50 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.47 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.55 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.52 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.55 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.52 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.59 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.64 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.65 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.68 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.55 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.53 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.43 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.37 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.46 |
