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 1.03 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.14, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.02–1.37).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, March 28, 2026. 4.62% below its 12-month average of 1.08.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.03
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.08
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.14
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.13
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.28
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.40
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.48
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.62%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-8.68%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-19.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-26.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-30.05%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-14.68%
vs the sector median at left
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
Market Cap
$11.20B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.03
TTM Avg
1.08
3Y Avg
1.14
5Y Avg
1.13
Market Cap
$11.29B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.38
TTM Avg
2.56
3Y Avg
2.82
5Y Avg
2.96
Market Cap
$10.37B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.37
TTM Avg
0.33
3Y Avg
0.35
5Y Avg
0.35
Market Cap
$12.11B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.24
TTM Avg
1.17
3Y Avg
1.11
5Y Avg
1.16
Market Cap
$10.21B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.69
TTM Avg
1.66
3Y Avg
1.58
5Y Avg
1.56
Market Cap
$10.20B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.98
TTM Avg
1.07
3Y Avg
1.16
5Y Avg
1.16
Market Cap
$9.77B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.76
TTM Avg
0.77
3Y Avg
0.86
5Y Avg
0.88
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL) | $11.20B | 1.03 | 1.08 | 1.14 | 1.13 |
| Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs › | $11.29B | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.96 |
| Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs › | $11.45B | 2.11 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 3.28 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs › | $10.37B | 0.37 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
| Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN)vs › | $12.11B | 1.24 | 1.17 | 1.11 | 1.16 |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH)vs › | $10.21B | 1.69 | 1.66 | 1.58 | 1.56 |
| Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)vs › | $10.20B | 0.98 | 1.07 | 1.16 | 1.16 |
| Revvity, Inc. (RVTY)vs › | $12.55B | 1.40 | 2.21 | 2.02 | 1.79 |
| Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs › | $9.77B | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.86 | 0.88 |
| Baxter International Inc. (BAX)vs › | $13.51B | 1.56 | 1.31 | 1.23 | 1.40 |
Quick Ratio
1.03
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.29
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | 1.03 |
| 2025-12-27 | 1.02 |
| 2025-09-27 | 1.10 |
| 2025-06-28 | 1.10 |
| 2025-03-29 | 1.16 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2024-09-28 | 1.14 |
| 2024-06-29 | 1.21 |
| 2024-03-30 | 1.37 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.16 |
| 2023-07-01 | 1.21 |
| 2023-04-01 | 1.21 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2022-09-24 | 1.14 |
| 2022-06-25 | 1.08 |
| 2022-03-26 | 1.12 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2021-09-25 | 1.22 |
| 2021-06-26 | 1.15 |
| 2021-03-27 | 1.53 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2020-09-26 | 1.22 |
| 2020-06-27 | 1.46 |
| 2020-03-28 | 1.51 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2019-09-28 | 1.20 |
| 2019-06-29 | 1.38 |
| 2019-03-30 | 1.39 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.38 |
| 2018-09-29 | 1.32 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.48 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.78 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.54 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.62 |
| 2017-07-01 | 1.49 |
| 2017-04-01 | 1.57 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.31 |
| 2016-09-24 | 1.35 |
| 2016-06-25 | 1.46 |
| 2016-03-26 | 1.74 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.49 |
| 2015-09-26 | 1.53 |
| 2015-06-27 | 1.95 |
| 2015-03-28 | 1.95 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.75 |
| 2014-09-27 | 1.81 |
| 2014-06-28 | 1.84 |
| 2014-03-29 | 2.09 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.87 |
| 2013-09-28 | 1.96 |
| 2013-06-29 | 1.91 |
| 2013-03-30 | 1.23 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 2012-09-29 | 1.12 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.09 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.55 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.54 |
| 2011-09-24 | 1.62 |
| 2011-06-25 | 1.62 |
| 2011-03-26 | 1.50 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.74 |
| 2010-09-25 | 1.80 |
| 2010-06-26 | 2.08 |
| 2010-03-27 | 2.09 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.97 |
| 2009-09-26 | 1.83 |
| 2009-06-27 | 1.76 |
| 2009-03-28 | 1.73 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.73 |
| 2008-09-27 | 1.02 |
| 2008-06-28 | 1.16 |
| 2008-03-29 | 1.83 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.72 |
| 2007-09-29 | 1.64 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.67 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.65 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.65 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.92 |
| 2006-07-01 | 1.66 |
| 2006-04-01 | 1.29 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.14 |
| 2005-09-24 | 1.36 |
| 2005-06-25 | 1.32 |
| 2005-03-26 | 1.41 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.28 |
| 2004-09-25 | 3.01 |
| 2004-06-26 | 3.02 |
| 2004-03-27 | 3.01 |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.79 |
| 2003-09-27 | 2.69 |
| 2003-06-28 | 2.60 |
| 2003-03-29 | 2.32 |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.07 |
| 2002-09-28 | 2.30 |
| 2002-06-29 | 1.96 |