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 0.88 is 33% above its 5-year average of 0.66, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.05–30.70).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 100.27% above its 12-month average of 0.44.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.88.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.16
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.66
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
4.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+100.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+437.57%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+32.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-80.67%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.49
median of 113 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-40.97%
vs the sector median at left
Electra Battery Materials Corporation
Market Cap
$53.82M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.88
TTM Avg
0.44
3Y Avg
0.16
5Y Avg
0.66
Market Cap
$61.71M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.23
TTM Avg
0.18
3Y Avg
0.16
5Y Avg
1.46
Market Cap
$31.85M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.69
TTM Avg
2.44
3Y Avg
5.05
5Y Avg
3.49
Market Cap
$78.78M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.40
TTM Avg
2.65
3Y Avg
2.61
5Y Avg
1.77
Market Cap
$79.61M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.21
TTM Avg
1.15
3Y Avg
1.27
5Y Avg
1.27
Market Cap
$21.55M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.63
TTM Avg
0.64
3Y Avg
0.75
5Y Avg
0.77
Market Cap
$21.19M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
10.09
TTM Avg
47.57
3Y Avg
24.00
5Y Avg
24.00
Market Cap
$20.80M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
2.40
3Y Avg
4.50
5Y Avg
4.58
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electra Battery Materials Corporation (ELBM) | $53.82M | 0.88 | 0.44 | 0.16 | 0.66 |
| Namib Minerals (NAMM)vs › | $61.71M | 0.23 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 1.46 |
| Largo Inc. (LGO)vs › | $35.67M | 0.19 | 0.30 | 1.17 | 1.62 |
| Frontier Nuclear and Minerals Inc. (FNUC)vs › | $31.85M | 2.69 | 2.44 | 5.05 | 3.49 |
| Atlas Lithium Corporation (ATLX)vs › | $78.78M | 2.40 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 1.77 |
| Julong Holding Limited (JLHL)vs › | $79.61M | 1.21 | 1.15 | 1.27 | 1.27 |
| Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. (BIOX)vs › | $21.55M | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.75 | 0.77 |
| Greenland Mines Ltd. (GRML)vs › | $21.19M | 10.09 | 47.57 | 24.00 | 24.00 |
| Loop Industries, Inc. (LOOP)vs › | $20.80M | 0.68 | 2.40 | 4.50 | 4.58 |
| Mercer International Inc. (MERC)vs › | $16.61M | 0.68 | 1.97 | 2.05 | 2.26 |
Quick Ratio
0.88
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.88
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 | 0.88 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.75 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.05 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.05 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.06 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.07 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.11 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.14 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.19 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.24 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.34 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.95 |
| 2022-06-30 | 4.12 |
| 2022-03-31 | 9.37 |
| 2021-12-31 | 13.16 |
| 2021-09-30 | 30.70 |
| 2021-06-30 | 24.75 |
| 2021-03-31 | 38.63 |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.68 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2020-06-30 | 139.49 |
| 2020-03-31 | 56.62 |
| 2019-12-31 | 17.89 |
| 2019-09-30 | 34.63 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.30 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.21 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.87 |
| 2018-06-30 | 6.17 |
| 2018-03-31 | 11.33 |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.98 |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.60 |
| 2017-06-30 | 11.69 |
| 2017-03-31 | 15.26 |
| 2016-12-31 | 15.26 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.91 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.06 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.02 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.04 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.05 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.06 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.04 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.39 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.74 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.25 |
| 2013-06-30 | 10.88 |
| 2013-03-31 | 32.54 |
| 2012-12-31 | 37.79 |
