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 2.18 is in line with its 5-year average of 2.23, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.03–2.46).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 5.23% below its 12-month average of 2.30.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2.18
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
2.30
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.28
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.23
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.60
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.90
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
3.18
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.23%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.23%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-2.25%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-16.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-24.88%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-31.29%
SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY
1.58
median of 177 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+38.11%
vs the sector median at left
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Market Cap
$24.93B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.18
TTM Avg
2.30
3Y Avg
2.28
5Y Avg
2.23
Market Cap
$24.55B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.51
TTM Avg
5.37
3Y Avg
4.74
5Y Avg
4.29
Market Cap
$25.36B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.20
TTM Avg
0.97
3Y Avg
0.85
5Y Avg
0.74
Market Cap
$25.49B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.96
TTM Avg
0.99
3Y Avg
1.15
5Y Avg
1.25
Market Cap
$24.25B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.83
TTM Avg
1.23
3Y Avg
1.35
5Y Avg
1.28
Market Cap
$26.22B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.49
TTM Avg
0.46
3Y Avg
0.67
5Y Avg
0.85
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) | $24.93B | 2.18 | 2.30 | 2.28 | 2.23 |
| HP Inc. (HPQ)vs › | $24.94B | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.48 |
| Corpay, Inc. (CPAY)vs › | $24.98B | 0.98 | 0.99 | 1.01 | 1.01 |
| Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM)vs › | $24.55B | 5.51 | 5.37 | 4.74 | 4.29 |
| Verisk Analytics, Inc. (VRSK)vs › | $25.36B | 1.20 | 0.97 | 0.85 | 0.74 |
| Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)vs › | $24.45B | 2.01 | 1.55 | 1.74 | 2.21 |
| Roblox Corporation (RBLX)vs › | $25.49B | 0.96 | 0.99 | 1.15 | 1.25 |
| Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)vs › | $24.25B | 0.83 | 1.23 | 1.35 | 1.28 |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)vs › | $26.22B | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.67 | 0.85 |
| Okta, Inc. (OKTA)vs › | $23.58B | 1.36 | 1.35 | 1.65 | 1.81 |
Quick Ratio
2.18
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.34
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 2.18 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2.23 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.34 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.36 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.41 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.22 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.09 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.23 |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.46 |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.35 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.25 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.23 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.27 |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.18 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.17 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.27 |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.23 |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.22 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.08 |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.11 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.03 |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.09 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.94 |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.61 |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.66 |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.90 |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.55 |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.53 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.55 |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.90 |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.12 |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.24 |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.27 |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.58 |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.21 |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.29 |
| 2017-06-30 | 3.35 |
| 2017-03-31 | 3.03 |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.56 |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.56 |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.66 |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.69 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.91 |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.23 |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.29 |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.26 |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.48 |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.02 |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.15 |
| 2014-03-31 | 4.05 |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.32 |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.41 |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.61 |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.80 |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.50 |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.43 |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.52 |
| 2012-03-31 | 4.02 |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.29 |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.56 |
| 2011-06-30 | 4.14 |
| 2011-03-31 | 4.33 |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.68 |
| 2010-09-30 | 3.94 |
| 2010-06-30 | 4.25 |
| 2010-03-31 | 4.17 |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.45 |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.87 |
| 2009-06-30 | 4.41 |
| 2009-03-31 | 4.35 |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.66 |
| 2008-09-30 | 3.67 |
| 2008-06-30 | 3.66 |
| 2008-03-31 | 3.36 |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.42 |
| 2007-09-30 | 4.49 |
| 2007-06-30 | 4.44 |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.45 |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.92 |
| 2006-09-30 | 4.04 |
| 2006-06-30 | 4.49 |
| 2006-03-31 | 4.79 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.99 |
| 2005-09-30 | 4.32 |
| 2005-06-30 | 4.31 |
| 2005-03-31 | 4.77 |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.80 |
| 2004-09-30 | 4.28 |
| 2004-06-30 | 4.96 |
| 2004-03-31 | 4.89 |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.45 |
| 2003-09-30 | 4.90 |
| 2003-06-30 | 4.90 |
| 2003-03-31 | 4.86 |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.24 |
| 2002-09-30 | 5.18 |