FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.46
Is FirstEnergy Corp.’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
FirstEnergy Corp.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.46 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.52, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.38–0.68).
As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 1.10% above its 12-month average of 0.46.
FE Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
FE Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
FE Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
FE Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.46
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.46
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.45
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.49
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.46
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.10%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.79%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-12.10%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-6.64%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-7.19%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-0.72%
FE Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE) | $27.20B | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | $28.06B | 0.91 | 0.91 | 0.79 | 0.87 |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $28.37B | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.62 |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) | $22.73B | 0.76 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.71 |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) | $18.88B | 0.66 | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC) | $36.95B | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.43 |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED) | $39.71B | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.98 | 0.92 |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG) | $39.72B | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.55 |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC) | $47.28B | 0.84 | 0.81 | 0.74 | 0.78 |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) | $49.45B | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.64 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.46
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.57
Includes inventory
FirstEnergy Corp. 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
FirstEnergy Corp. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for FE stock is 0.46.
- Is FirstEnergy Corp.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- FirstEnergy Corp.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.46 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.52, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.38–0.68).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for FE stock is 0.46.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FE stock is 0.45.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FE stock is 0.52.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FE stock is 0.49.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FE stock is 0.50.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for FE stock is 0.46.
FirstEnergy Corp. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.34 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.39 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.37 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.42 |
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About FirstEnergy Corp.
FirstEnergy Corp. is an American utility company that, through its subsidiaries, provides comprehensive electricity services, encompassing generation, transmission, and distribution throughout the United States. Its operations are structured into Regulated Distribution and Regulated Transmission segments. The company leverages a diverse portfolio of power sources, operating facilities that produce electricity from coal, nuclear, hydroelectric, natural gas, wind, and solar technologies. Its vast infrastructure includes 24,074 circuit miles of overhead and underground transmission lines, complemented by an extensive electric distribution network featuring 273,295 miles of overhead pole lines and underground conduits for primary, secondary, and street lighting circuits. FirstEnergy serves approximately 6 million customers across six states: Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. The corporation was established in 1996 and is based in Akron, Ohio.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- Brian X. Tierney