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 6.66 is 12% below its 5-year average of 7.53, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.21–11.56).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 14.64% above its 12-month average of 5.81.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 6.66.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
6.66
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
5.81
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
6.39
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
7.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
7.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
7.72
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
7.44
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+14.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.21%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-11.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-15.55%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-13.78%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-10.56%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
2.98
median of 627 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+123.45%
vs the sector median at left
Cytokinetics, Incorporated
Market Cap
$7.66B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
6.66
TTM Avg
5.81
3Y Avg
6.39
5Y Avg
7.53
Market Cap
$7.58B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.99
TTM Avg
3.17
3Y Avg
3.50
5Y Avg
3.09
Market Cap
$7.52B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.30
TTM Avg
1.86
3Y Avg
2.18
5Y Avg
2.18
Market Cap
$7.27B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
7.72
TTM Avg
6.12
3Y Avg
6.28
5Y Avg
6.38
Market Cap
$8.18B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
4.88
TTM Avg
4.46
3Y Avg
3.60
5Y Avg
3.01
Market Cap
$8.40B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
9.00
3Y Avg
7.15
5Y Avg
6.04
Market Cap
$8.47B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.08
TTM Avg
0.93
3Y Avg
1.08
5Y Avg
1.24
Market Cap
$8.57B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.90
TTM Avg
5.80
3Y Avg
4.66
5Y Avg
4.84
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cytokinetics, Incorporated (CYTK) | $7.66B | 6.66 | 5.81 | 6.39 | 7.53 |
| HealthEquity, Inc. (HQY)vs › | $7.58B | 2.99 | 3.17 | 3.50 | 3.09 |
| Hinge Health, Inc. (HNGE)vs › | $7.52B | 1.30 | 1.86 | 2.18 | 2.18 |
| Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IONS)vs › | $7.27B | 7.72 | 6.12 | 6.28 | 6.38 |
| Caris Life Sciences, Inc. (CAI)vs › | $8.18B | 4.88 | 4.46 | 3.60 | 3.01 |
| Alkermes plc (ALKS)vs › | $6.95B | 1.85 | 2.92 | 2.56 | 2.40 |
| Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (KYMR)vs › | $8.40B | N/A | 9.00 | 7.15 | 6.04 |
| Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs › | $8.47B | 1.08 | 0.93 | 1.08 | 1.24 |
| Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ARWR)vs › | $8.57B | 5.90 | 5.80 | 4.66 | 4.84 |
| Chemed Corporation (CHE)vs › | $6.67B | 0.89 | 1.19 | 1.21 | 1.11 |
Quick Ratio
6.66
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
6.66
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 | 6.66 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4.21 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.53 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6.88 |
| 2025-06-30 | 6.76 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5.99 |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.17 |
| 2024-09-30 | 9.28 |
| 2024-06-30 | 10.39 |
| 2024-03-31 | 7.19 |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.12 |
| 2023-09-30 | 7.22 |
| 2023-06-30 | 8.94 |
| 2023-03-31 | 9.05 |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.40 |
| 2022-09-30 | 11.56 |
| 2022-06-30 | 9.01 |
| 2022-03-31 | 9.33 |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.45 |
| 2021-09-30 | 6.12 |
| 2021-06-30 | 5.90 |
| 2021-03-31 | 12.05 |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.20 |
| 2020-09-30 | 15.17 |
| 2020-06-30 | 9.65 |
| 2020-03-31 | 10.89 |
| 2019-12-31 | 8.98 |
| 2019-09-30 | 8.51 |
| 2019-06-30 | 8.86 |
| 2019-03-31 | 7.09 |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.66 |
| 2018-09-30 | 11.27 |
| 2018-06-30 | 9.34 |
| 2018-03-31 | 7.55 |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.45 |
| 2017-09-30 | 7.60 |
| 2017-06-30 | 10.21 |
| 2017-03-31 | 5.73 |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.77 |
| 2016-09-30 | 5.05 |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.68 |
| 2016-03-31 | 4.30 |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.57 |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.33 |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.71 |
| 2015-03-31 | 4.37 |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.50 |
| 2014-09-30 | 6.28 |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.73 |
| 2014-03-31 | 4.35 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.97 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.85 |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.75 |
| 2013-03-31 | 10.94 |
| 2012-12-31 | 13.29 |
| 2012-09-30 | 17.16 |
| 2012-06-30 | 23.30 |
| 2012-03-31 | 10.12 |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.14 |
| 2011-09-30 | 11.89 |
| 2011-06-30 | 12.68 |
| 2011-03-31 | 10.42 |
| 2010-12-31 | 10.04 |
| 2010-09-30 | 12.22 |
| 2010-06-30 | 13.11 |
| 2010-03-31 | 6.11 |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.69 |
| 2009-09-30 | 6.26 |
| 2009-06-30 | 5.90 |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.96 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.58 |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.97 |
| 2008-06-30 | 3.58 |
| 2008-03-31 | 4.09 |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.61 |
| 2007-09-30 | 5.92 |
| 2007-06-30 | 6.48 |
| 2007-03-31 | 7.20 |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.82 |
| 2006-09-30 | 7.37 |
| 2006-06-30 | 9.16 |
| 2006-03-31 | 10.65 |
| 2005-12-31 | 7.00 |
| 2005-09-30 | 7.77 |
| 2005-06-30 | 8.81 |
| 2005-03-31 | 8.67 |
| 2004-12-31 | 9.88 |
| 2004-09-30 | 10.53 |
| 2004-06-30 | 11.73 |
| 2004-03-31 | 3.37 |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.92 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.00 |
