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 0.31 is 72% above its 5-year average of 0.18, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.09–0.31).
As of the fiscal period ended Friday, July 31, 2026. 18.67% above its 12-month average of 0.26.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-07-31): 0.31.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.31
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.26
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.21
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.18
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.18
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.18
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.20
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+18.67%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+47.42%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+72.45%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+73.22%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+70.03%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+50.21%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.63
median of 52 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-50.91%
vs the sector median at left
Dollar General Corporation
Market Cap
$27.13B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.31
TTM Avg
0.26
3Y Avg
0.21
5Y Avg
0.18
Market Cap
$28.92B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
0.69
3Y Avg
0.60
5Y Avg
0.62
Market Cap
$22.80B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.39
TTM Avg
0.52
3Y Avg
0.60
5Y Avg
0.47
Market Cap
$22.25B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.69
TTM Avg
0.97
3Y Avg
0.80
5Y Avg
0.67
Market Cap
$32.69B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.69
TTM Avg
0.54
3Y Avg
0.52
5Y Avg
0.52
Market Cap
$21.15B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.48
TTM Avg
0.56
3Y Avg
0.55
5Y Avg
0.70
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $27.13B | 0.31 | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.18 |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $28.92B | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.60 | 0.62 |
| Bunge Global S.A. (BG)vs › | $23.94B | 0.64 | 0.99 | 1.01 | 0.95 |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)vs › | $22.80B | 0.39 | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.47 |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs › | $22.25B | 0.69 | 0.97 | 0.80 | 0.67 |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $32.69B | 0.69 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.52 |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)vs › | $21.15B | 0.48 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.70 |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $34.16B | 0.71 | 0.69 | 0.77 | 0.71 |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $34.89B | 0.39 | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.39 |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs › | $34.89B | 0.90 | 0.91 | 0.95 | 1.05 |
Quick Ratio
0.31
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.21
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 0.31 |
| 2026-05-01 | 0.25 |
| 2026-01-30 | 0.22 |
| 2025-10-31 | 0.24 |
| 2025-08-01 | 0.27 |
| 2025-05-02 | 0.20 |
| 2025-01-31 | 0.21 |
| 2024-11-01 | 0.15 |
| 2024-08-02 | 0.24 |
| 2024-05-03 | 0.18 |
| 2024-02-02 | 0.15 |
| 2023-11-03 | 0.13 |
| 2023-08-04 | 0.15 |
| 2023-05-05 | 0.12 |
| 2023-02-03 | 0.14 |
| 2022-10-28 | 0.13 |
| 2022-07-29 | 0.10 |
| 2022-04-29 | 0.09 |
| 2022-01-28 | 0.12 |
| 2021-10-29 | 0.15 |
| 2021-07-30 | 0.13 |
| 2021-04-30 | 0.18 |
| 2021-01-29 | 0.29 |
| 2020-10-30 | 0.43 |
| 2020-07-31 | 0.59 |
| 2020-05-01 | 0.60 |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.11 |
| 2019-11-01 | 0.13 |
| 2019-08-02 | 0.12 |
| 2019-05-03 | 0.12 |
| 2019-02-01 | 0.19 |
| 2018-11-02 | 0.22 |
| 2018-08-03 | 0.21 |
| 2018-05-04 | 0.23 |
| 2018-02-02 | 0.22 |
| 2017-11-03 | 0.19 |
| 2017-08-04 | 0.18 |
| 2017-05-05 | 0.17 |
| 2017-02-03 | 0.16 |
| 2016-10-28 | 0.16 |
| 2016-07-29 | 0.16 |
| 2016-04-29 | 0.20 |
| 2016-01-29 | 0.18 |
| 2015-10-30 | 0.19 |
| 2015-07-31 | 0.18 |
| 2015-05-01 | 0.20 |
| 2015-01-30 | 0.38 |
| 2014-10-31 | 0.19 |
| 2014-08-01 | 0.18 |
| 2014-05-02 | 0.18 |
| 2014-01-31 | 0.36 |
| 2013-11-01 | 0.18 |
| 2013-08-02 | 0.19 |
| 2013-05-03 | 0.19 |
| 2013-02-01 | 0.16 |
| 2012-11-02 | 0.18 |
| 2012-08-03 | 0.24 |
| 2012-05-04 | 0.19 |
| 2012-02-03 | 0.18 |
| 2011-10-28 | 0.19 |
| 2011-07-29 | 0.20 |
| 2011-04-29 | 0.53 |
| 2011-01-28 | 0.44 |
| 2010-10-29 | 0.27 |
| 2010-07-30 | 0.30 |
| 2010-04-30 | 0.28 |
| 2010-01-29 | 0.27 |
| 2009-10-30 | 0.33 |
| 2009-07-31 | 0.51 |
| 2009-05-01 | 0.46 |
| 2009-01-30 | 0.42 |
| 2008-10-31 | 0.22 |
| 2008-08-01 | 0.31 |
| 2008-05-02 | 0.29 |
| 2008-02-01 | 0.27 |
| 2007-10-31 | 0.00 |
| 2007-07-31 | 0.00 |
| 2007-05-04 | 0.46 |
| 2007-02-02 | 0.37 |
| 2006-11-03 | 0.26 |
| 2006-08-04 | 0.23 |
| 2006-05-05 | 0.18 |
| 2006-02-03 | 0.31 |
| 2005-10-28 | 0.19 |
| 2005-07-29 | 0.27 |
| 2005-04-29 | 0.37 |
| 2005-01-28 | 0.43 |
| 2004-10-29 | 0.19 |
| 2004-07-30 | 0.27 |
| 2004-04-30 | 0.41 |
| 2004-01-30 | 0.67 |
| 2003-10-31 | 0.30 |
| 2003-08-01 | 0.29 |
| 2003-05-02 | 0.24 |
| 2003-01-31 | 0.30 |
| 2002-10-31 | 0.21 |
