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 1.21 is 14% below its 5-year average of 1.40, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.21–1.56).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 14.29% below its 12-month average of 1.41.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.21
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.41
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.49
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.40
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.43
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.48
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-14.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.49%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-13.60%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-11.61%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-15.49%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-18.35%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.27
median of 72 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-4.65%
vs the sector median at left
The Ensign Group, Inc.
Market Cap
$10.11B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.21
TTM Avg
1.41
3Y Avg
1.49
5Y Avg
1.40
Market Cap
$10.28B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.73
TTM Avg
0.77
3Y Avg
0.86
5Y Avg
0.88
Market Cap
$10.37B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
1.66
3Y Avg
1.58
5Y Avg
1.56
Market Cap
$10.45B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.04
TTM Avg
1.07
3Y Avg
1.16
5Y Avg
1.16
Market Cap
$10.50B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.33
TTM Avg
4.52
3Y Avg
4.42
5Y Avg
3.69
Market Cap
$11.13B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.93
TTM Avg
2.25
3Y Avg
2.88
5Y Avg
3.49
Market Cap
$11.35B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.35
TTM Avg
2.87
3Y Avg
2.99
5Y Avg
2.87
Market Cap
$11.38B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.28
TTM Avg
1.17
3Y Avg
1.11
5Y Avg
1.16
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) | $10.11B | 1.21 | 1.41 | 1.49 | 1.40 |
| Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs › | $10.28B | 0.73 | 0.77 | 0.86 | 0.88 |
| Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs › | $9.93B | 1.83 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 3.28 |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH)vs › | $10.37B | N/A | 1.66 | 1.58 | 1.56 |
| Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)vs › | $10.45B | 1.04 | 1.07 | 1.16 | 1.16 |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO)vs › | $10.50B | 2.33 | 4.52 | 4.42 | 3.69 |
| Globus Medical, Inc. (GMED)vs › | $11.13B | 2.93 | 2.25 | 2.88 | 3.49 |
| Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs › | $11.35B | 3.35 | 2.87 | 2.99 | 2.87 |
| Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN)vs › | $11.38B | 1.28 | 1.17 | 1.11 | 1.16 |
| DaVita Inc. (DVA)vs › | $11.48B | 1.41 | 1.23 | 1.19 | 1.21 |
Quick Ratio
1.21
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 1.21 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.56 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.42 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.46 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.41 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.40 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.56 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.56 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.53 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.53 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.42 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.48 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.50 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.42 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.28 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.28 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.23 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.38 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.23 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.16 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.00 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.94 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.31 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.20 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.11 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.15 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.15 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.29 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.41 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.42 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.63 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.63 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.53 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.58 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.46 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.58 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.55 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.61 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.74 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.64 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.67 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.78 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.70 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.64 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.64 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.68 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.82 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.88 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.23 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.17 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.14 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.38 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.50 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.59 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.64 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.40 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.36 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.64 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.62 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.92 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.70 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.66 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.73 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.63 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.57 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.74 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.65 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.81 |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.16 |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.08 |
| 2008-03-31 | 2.22 |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.10 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.29 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.42 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.37 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.51 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.00 |
