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 45% below its 5-year average of 0.37, 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.
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
0.91
median of 76 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-77.33%
vs the sector median at left
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
Market Cap
$23.52B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.21
TTM Avg
0.25
3Y Avg
0.25
5Y Avg
0.28
Market Cap
$23.95B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.96
TTM Avg
0.92
3Y Avg
1.01
5Y Avg
1.03
Market Cap
$22.99B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.55
TTM Avg
1.44
3Y Avg
1.52
5Y Avg
1.50
Market Cap
$22.78B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.28
TTM Avg
0.52
3Y Avg
0.59
5Y Avg
0.64
Market Cap
$24.68B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.65
TTM Avg
0.83
3Y Avg
0.72
5Y Avg
0.74
Market Cap
$21.91B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.88
TTM Avg
2.02
3Y Avg
1.89
5Y Avg
2.02
Market Cap
$20.85B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.51
TTM Avg
0.91
3Y Avg
1.04
5Y Avg
1.04
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) | $23.52B | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.28 |
| Smurfit Westrock plc (SW)vs › | $23.95B | 0.96 | 0.92 | 1.01 | 1.03 |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $22.99B | 1.55 | 1.44 | 1.52 | 1.50 |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $22.87B | 1.62 | 1.30 | 1.22 | 1.21 |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $22.78B | 0.28 | 0.52 | 0.59 | 0.64 |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $24.68B | 0.65 | 0.83 | 0.72 | 0.74 |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)vs › | $21.91B | 1.88 | 2.02 | 1.89 | 2.02 |
| Amcor plc (AMCR)vs › | $20.99B | 0.95 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.70 |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $20.85B | 1.51 | 0.91 | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)vs › | $27.59B | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.72 | 0.62 |
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 |
