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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.09

Is the quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.09 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.13, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.91–1.47).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 0.21% below its 12-month average of 1.10.

Quick Ratio

CRH Quick Ratio

1.09

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

-0.63% 5Y
CRH Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

CRH Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

CRH Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

CRH Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

CRH Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

1.09

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

1.10

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

1.05

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

1.13

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

1.12

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

1.12

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

1.11

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-0.21%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+4.10%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-3.18%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-2.20%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-2.29%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-1.74%

CRH Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
CRH plc (CRH)$75.05B1.091.101.051.13
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B0.810.880.900.97
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B0.530.490.510.53
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B0.780.730.800.96
Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs ›$62.50B2.332.242.252.25
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs ›$61.86B1.201.271.341.94
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B1.051.111.311.43
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs ›$55.24B0.960.950.930.99
Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs ›$54.61B1.571.521.881.85
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs ›$51.46B7.7817.9320.1615.88

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

1.09

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

1.74

Includes inventory

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition

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

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH plc (CRH)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH stock is 1.09.
Is CRH plc's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.09 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.13, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.91–1.47).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH plc (CRH)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH stock is 1.10.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH stock is 1.05.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH stock is 1.13.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH stock is 1.12.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH stock is 1.12.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CRH stock is 1.11.

CRH Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-03-311.09
2025-12-311.14
2025-09-301.02
2025-06-301.16
2025-03-311.07
2024-12-310.91
2024-09-300.96
2024-06-301.00
2024-03-310.91
2023-12-311.26
2023-09-301.26
2023-06-300.96
2023-03-310.94
2022-12-311.32
2022-06-301.38
2021-12-311.38
2021-06-301.47
2020-12-311.59
2020-06-301.94
2019-12-311.10
2019-06-300.91
2018-12-311.03
2018-06-300.93
2017-12-311.17
2017-06-301.10
2016-12-311.09
2016-06-300.95
2015-12-311.02
2015-06-302.13
2014-12-311.67
2014-06-301.13
2013-12-311.26
2013-06-300.99
2012-12-311.20
2012-09-300.00
2012-06-301.22
2011-12-311.09
2011-06-301.06
2010-12-311.15
2010-06-301.18
2009-12-311.25
2009-06-301.00
2008-06-300.82
2008-03-310.00
2007-12-311.14
2007-09-300.00
2007-06-301.07
2007-03-310.00
2006-12-311.21
2006-09-300.00
2006-06-300.98
2006-03-310.00
2005-12-311.24
2005-09-300.00
2005-06-301.18
2005-03-310.00
2004-12-311.30
2004-09-300.00
2004-06-301.16
2004-03-310.00
2003-12-311.36
2003-09-300.00
2003-06-301.62
2003-03-310.00
2002-12-311.75
2002-09-300.00
2002-06-301.44
2002-03-310.00
2001-12-311.46
2001-09-300.00
2001-06-301.43
2001-03-310.00
2000-12-311.12
2000-09-300.00
2000-06-300.93
2000-03-310.00
1999-12-311.47
1999-09-300.00
1999-06-301.84
1999-03-310.00
1998-12-311.92
1998-09-300.00
1998-06-300.00
1998-03-310.00
1997-12-311.93
1997-09-300.00
1997-06-300.00
1997-03-310.00
1996-12-311.88
1996-09-300.00
1996-06-300.00
1996-03-310.00
1995-12-311.32
1995-09-300.00
1995-06-300.00
1995-03-310.00

About CRH plc

CRH plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides building materials solutions in Ireland, the United States, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Americas Materials Solutions, Americas Building Solutions, and International Solutions. The company offers building materials for the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, and commercial and residential buildings, as well as construction and renovation of transportation infrastructure, critical utility networks, commercial and residential buildings, and outdoor living spaces; paving and construction services; and produces and sells aggregates, cementitious materials, ready mixed concrete and mortars, and asphalt. It also manufactures, supplies, and delivers building products for the built environment in communities in North America; and provides building and infrastructure solutions for complex critical utility infrastructure, such as water, energy, transportation, and telecommunications projects, and outdoor living solutions for private and public spaces. In addition, the company produces and supplies precast and pre-stressed concrete products comprising vaults, pipes, and manholes; and concrete and polymer-based products, such as underground vaults, drainage systems, enclosures, and modular precast structures for applications in transportation, water, energy, and telecommunications markets. Further, it provides crushed stone, sand, and gravel; granite, limestone, and sandstone; fly ash, pozzolans, synthetic gypsum, calcined clay, and ground granulated blast-furnace slags; fencing and railing systems, lawn and garden products, and packaged concrete mixes; and concrete masonry, hardscape and related products, including pavers, blocks and curbs, retaining walls, and slabs. CRH plc was founded in 1936 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Dublin
81,899 employees
Basic Materials / Construction Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Construction Materials
CEO
Jim Mintern