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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.61

Is the quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.61 is 21% below its 5-year average of 0.77, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.49–1.53).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 15.12% below its 12-month average of 0.71.

Quick Ratio

EFX Quick Ratio

0.61

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

-14.44% 5Y
EFX Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

EFX Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

EFX Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

EFX Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

EFX Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

0.61

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

0.71

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

0.77

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

0.71

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

0.74

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

0.85

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

0.88

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-15.12%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-20.77%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-14.44%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-18.51%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-28.56%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-31.04%

EFX Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
Equifax Inc. (EFX)$19.12B0.610.710.770.71
Lennox International Inc. (LII)vs ›$19.48B0.630.770.680.74
Fortive Corporation (FTV)vs ›$18.66B0.580.740.990.98
RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)vs ›$19.94B0.780.981.041.62
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)vs ›$18.21B2.252.062.081.91
Snap-on Incorporated (SNA)vs ›$20.57B3.683.683.222.87
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)vs ›$20.97B1.811.791.951.95
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)vs ›$21.14B1.531.411.321.39
IDEX Corporation (IEX)vs ›$16.82B2.021.941.912.30
WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs ›$16.79B1.271.271.311.26

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

0.61

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

0.60

Includes inventory

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition

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

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for EFX stock is 0.61.
Is Equifax Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.61 is 21% below its 5-year average of 0.77, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.49–1.53).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for EFX stock is 0.71.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for EFX stock is 0.77.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for EFX stock is 0.71.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for EFX stock is 0.74.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for EFX stock is 0.85.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Equifax Inc. (EFX)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for EFX stock is 0.88.

EFX Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-03-310.61
2025-12-310.60
2025-09-300.74
2025-06-300.77
2025-03-310.85
2024-12-310.75
2024-09-300.88
2024-06-300.79
2024-03-310.73
2023-12-310.67
2023-09-301.01
2023-06-301.20
2023-03-310.77
2022-12-310.68
2022-09-300.64
2022-06-300.51
2022-03-310.54
2021-12-310.49
2021-09-301.53
2021-06-300.71
2021-03-310.71
2020-12-311.00
2020-09-300.97
2020-06-301.27
2020-03-311.00
2019-12-310.89
2019-09-300.57
2019-06-300.54
2019-03-310.57
2018-12-311.09
2018-09-301.19
2018-06-301.40
2018-03-310.60
2017-12-310.60
2017-09-300.67
2017-06-300.74
2017-03-310.59
2016-12-310.53
2016-09-300.51
2016-06-300.65
2016-03-310.36
2015-12-310.93
2015-09-300.84
2015-06-300.75
2015-03-310.74
2014-12-310.74
2014-09-300.72
2014-06-300.73
2014-03-310.66
2013-12-310.98
2013-09-301.58
2013-06-301.36
2013-03-311.08
2012-12-310.82
2012-09-301.86
2012-06-301.76
2012-03-311.74
2011-12-311.24
2011-09-301.25
2011-06-301.46
2011-03-311.41
2010-12-311.34
2010-09-301.43
2010-06-301.28
2010-03-311.04
2009-12-310.85
2009-09-300.67
2009-06-300.60
2009-03-310.63
2008-12-311.11
2008-09-301.09
2008-06-301.00
2008-03-311.35
2007-12-310.78
2007-09-300.94
2007-06-300.87
2007-03-310.66
2006-12-310.59
2006-09-301.07
2006-06-301.03
2006-03-311.02
2005-12-310.95
2005-09-301.03
2005-06-300.68
2005-03-310.64
2004-12-310.66
2004-09-300.58
2004-06-301.12
2004-03-310.86
2003-12-310.81
2003-09-301.33
2003-07-301.39
2003-03-310.67
2002-12-310.67
2002-09-300.72
2002-06-300.77

About Equifax Inc.

Equifax Inc. operates as a global data and analytics company, delivering a range of information solutions and specialized human resources administrative process outsourcing services. Its clientele spans across businesses, governmental organizations, and individual consumers. The company's operations are structured into three primary divisions: Workforce Solutions, U.S. Information Solutions (USIS), and International. The Workforce Solutions segment specializes in employment-related data, offering verification services for income, employment history, criminal records, and Social Security numbers. It also provides tools for payroll-based transactions, employment tax management, and products aimed at protecting against identity theft. The U.S. Information Solutions (USIS) segment provides a comprehensive suite of services for both consumers and businesses within the United States. These offerings include extensive credit data and scoring, sophisticated credit modeling and portfolio analytics, identity verification and fraud detection/prevention services, and various consulting options. Additionally, USIS supports mortgage services, financial marketing initiatives, identity management solutions, credit monitoring products, and online decisioning technology solutions, alongside portfolio management and mortgage reporting services. Globally, the International segment delivers similar information service products, encompassing consumer and commercial credit and financial data, credit scoring, and advanced modeling. This division also provides credit-related marketing products and services, as well as technology and support for debt collection and recovery management. Equifax serves a diverse array of industries, including financial services, mortgage, employment, telecommunications, retail, automotive, utilities, brokerage, healthcare, and insurance, in addition to federal, state, and local governments. With a substantial international presence, the company conducts business in numerous countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and many other nations across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Founded in 1899, Equifax maintains its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
15,000 employees
Industrials / Consulting Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Consulting Services
CEO
Mark W. Begor