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 0.21 is 27% below its 5-year average of 0.28, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.21–0.91).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 17.00% below its 12-month average of 0.25.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2026 (2026-05-31): 0.21.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.21
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.25
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.25
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.28
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.36
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.32
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-17.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-16.89%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-27.32%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-44.10%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-43.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-35.95%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.89
median of 96 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-76.82%
vs the sector median at left
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Market Cap
$23.67B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.21
TTM Avg
0.25
3Y Avg
0.25
5Y Avg
0.28
Market Cap
$23.86B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.96
TTM Avg
0.92
3Y Avg
1.01
5Y Avg
1.03
Market Cap
$23.37B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.29
TTM Avg
0.52
3Y Avg
0.56
5Y Avg
0.57
Market Cap
$22.93B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.65
TTM Avg
0.83
3Y Avg
0.72
5Y Avg
0.74
Market Cap
$22.48B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
8.17
TTM Avg
0.54
3Y Avg
0.52
5Y Avg
0.53
Market Cap
$25.43B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.92
TTM Avg
0.91
3Y Avg
0.92
5Y Avg
0.99
Market Cap
$25.78B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
0.69
3Y Avg
0.72
5Y Avg
0.62
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $23.67B | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.28 |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $23.52B | 1.45 | 1.30 | 1.22 | 1.21 |
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs › | $23.86B | 0.96 | 0.92 | 1.01 | 1.03 |
| Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs › | $23.45B | 1.25 | 1.28 | 2.08 | 1.88 |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $23.37B | 0.29 | 0.52 | 0.56 | 0.57 |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $22.93B | 0.65 | 0.83 | 0.72 | 0.74 |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $22.48B | 8.17 | 0.54 | 0.52 | 0.53 |
| Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR)vs › | $25.43B | 0.92 | 0.91 | 0.92 | 0.99 |
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)vs › | $25.78B | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.72 | 0.62 |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $26.34B | 0.99 | 0.93 | 1.22 | 1.51 |
Quick Ratio
0.21
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.31
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 0.21 |
| 2026-02-22 | 0.26 |
| 2025-11-23 | 0.26 |
| 2025-08-24 | 0.27 |
| 2025-05-25 | 0.28 |
| 2025-02-23 | 0.24 |
| 2024-11-24 | 0.23 |
| 2024-08-25 | 0.22 |
| 2024-05-26 | 0.24 |
| 2024-02-25 | 0.25 |
| 2023-11-26 | 0.23 |
| 2023-08-27 | 0.26 |
| 2023-05-31 | 0.37 |
| 2023-02-26 | 0.30 |
| 2022-11-27 | 0.31 |
| 2022-08-28 | 0.37 |
| 2022-05-31 | 0.49 |
| 2022-02-27 | 0.57 |
| 2021-11-28 | 0.72 |
| 2021-08-29 | 0.84 |
| 2021-05-31 | 0.91 |
| 2021-02-28 | 0.68 |
| 2020-11-29 | 0.59 |
| 2020-08-30 | 0.51 |
| 2020-05-31 | 0.50 |
| 2020-02-23 | 0.27 |
| 2019-11-24 | 0.21 |
| 2019-08-25 | 0.30 |
| 2019-05-31 | 0.46 |
| 2019-02-24 | 0.33 |
| 2018-11-25 | 0.25 |
| 2018-08-26 | 0.26 |
| 2018-05-31 | 0.25 |
| 2018-02-25 | 0.25 |
| 2017-11-26 | 0.20 |
| 2017-08-27 | 0.24 |
| 2017-05-31 | 0.48 |
| 2017-02-26 | 0.58 |
| 2016-11-27 | 0.43 |
| 2016-08-28 | 0.40 |
| 2016-05-31 | 0.54 |
| 2016-02-28 | 0.46 |
| 2015-11-29 | 0.67 |
| 2015-08-30 | 0.91 |
| 2015-05-31 | 0.75 |
| 2015-02-22 | 0.60 |
| 2014-11-23 | 0.40 |
| 2014-08-24 | 0.51 |
| 2014-05-31 | 1.10 |
| 2014-02-23 | 0.27 |
| 2013-11-24 | 0.25 |
| 2013-08-25 | 0.28 |
| 2013-05-31 | 0.29 |
| 2013-02-24 | 0.27 |
| 2012-11-25 | 0.24 |
| 2012-08-26 | 0.17 |
| 2012-05-31 | 0.20 |
| 2012-02-26 | 0.19 |
| 2011-11-27 | 0.22 |
| 2011-08-28 | 0.27 |
| 2011-05-31 | 0.28 |
| 2011-02-27 | 0.28 |
| 2010-11-28 | 0.23 |
| 2010-08-29 | 0.26 |
| 2010-05-31 | 0.38 |
| 2010-02-28 | 0.38 |
| 2009-11-29 | 0.24 |
| 2009-08-30 | 0.26 |
| 2009-05-31 | 0.28 |
| 2009-02-22 | 0.22 |
| 2008-11-23 | 0.17 |
| 2008-08-24 | 0.18 |
| 2008-05-31 | 0.22 |
| 2008-02-24 | 0.20 |
| 2007-11-25 | 0.26 |
| 2007-08-26 | 0.33 |
| 2007-05-31 | 0.31 |
| 2007-02-25 | 0.17 |
| 2006-11-26 | 0.17 |
| 2006-08-27 | 0.21 |
| 2006-05-31 | 0.17 |
| 2006-02-26 | 0.22 |
| 2005-11-27 | 0.24 |
| 2005-08-28 | 0.44 |
| 2005-05-31 | 0.16 |
| 2005-02-27 | 0.21 |
| 2004-11-28 | 0.21 |
| 2004-08-29 | 0.22 |
| 2004-05-31 | 0.22 |
| 2004-02-22 | 0.22 |
| 2003-11-23 | 0.19 |
| 2003-08-24 | 0.33 |
| 2003-05-31 | 0.24 |
| 2003-02-23 | 0.35 |
| 2002-11-24 | 0.22 |
| 2002-08-25 | 0.41 |
