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 1.66 is 27% below its 5-year average of 2.26, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.18–3.68).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, August 1, 2026. 44.75% below its 12-month average of 3.00.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-08-01): 1.66.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.66
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
3.00
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.63
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.26
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.43
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.20
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.11
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-44.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-36.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-26.61%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-31.63%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-24.72%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-21.38%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.88
median of 158 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+88.47%
vs the sector median at left
National Beverage Corp.
Market Cap
$2.81B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.66
TTM Avg
3.00
3Y Avg
2.63
5Y Avg
2.26
Market Cap
$2.81B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.86
TTM Avg
2.71
3Y Avg
2.63
5Y Avg
2.82
Market Cap
$2.73B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.47
TTM Avg
1.47
3Y Avg
1.42
5Y Avg
1.45
Market Cap
$2.98B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.64
TTM Avg
5.64
3Y Avg
5.05
5Y Avg
4.28
Market Cap
$2.50B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.67
TTM Avg
2.26
3Y Avg
2.14
5Y Avg
1.88
Market Cap
$2.47B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.67
TTM Avg
2.26
3Y Avg
2.14
5Y Avg
1.88
Market Cap
$3.15B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.84
TTM Avg
2.58
3Y Avg
2.34
5Y Avg
2.16
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) | $2.81B | 1.66 | 3.00 | 2.63 | 2.26 |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.81B | 1.86 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.82 |
| The Marzetti Company (MZTI)vs › | $2.73B | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.42 | 1.45 |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $2.98B | 5.64 | 5.64 | 5.05 | 4.28 |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENT)vs › | $2.50B | 2.67 | 2.26 | 2.14 | 1.88 |
| Coty Inc. (COTY)vs › | $2.47B | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.44 |
| Freshpet, Inc. (FRPT)vs › | $3.13B | 5.03 | 4.08 | 3.63 | 3.20 |
| Central Garden & Pet Company (CENTA)vs › | $2.47B | 2.67 | 2.26 | 2.14 | 1.88 |
| The Vita Coco Company, Inc. (COCO)vs › | $3.15B | 2.84 | 2.58 | 2.34 | 2.16 |
| Newell Brands Inc. (NWL)vs › | $2.36B | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.59 | 0.64 |
Quick Ratio
1.66
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.39
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | 1.66 |
| 2026-05-02 | 3.68 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3.62 |
| 2025-11-01 | 3.45 |
| 2025-08-02 | 2.60 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2.29 |
| 2025-01-25 | 2.24 |
| 2024-10-26 | 1.83 |
| 2024-07-27 | 1.37 |
| 2024-04-30 | 3.28 |
| 2024-01-27 | 3.01 |
| 2023-10-28 | 2.55 |
| 2023-07-29 | 2.16 |
| 2023-04-30 | 1.89 |
| 2023-01-28 | 1.83 |
| 2022-10-29 | 1.42 |
| 2022-07-30 | 1.24 |
| 2022-04-30 | 1.18 |
| 2022-01-29 | 1.24 |
| 2021-10-30 | 2.66 |
| 2021-07-31 | 2.30 |
| 2021-04-30 | 1.99 |
| 2021-01-30 | 1.85 |
| 2020-10-31 | 3.55 |
| 2020-08-01 | 3.10 |
| 2020-04-30 | 2.80 |
| 2020-01-25 | 3.17 |
| 2019-10-26 | 2.93 |
| 2019-07-27 | 2.50 |
| 2019-04-30 | 2.58 |
| 2019-01-26 | 1.60 |
| 2018-10-27 | 3.36 |
| 2018-07-28 | 2.87 |
| 2018-04-30 | 2.79 |
| 2018-01-27 | 2.69 |
| 2017-10-28 | 2.28 |
| 2017-07-29 | 1.51 |
| 2017-04-30 | 2.51 |
| 2017-01-28 | 2.33 |
| 2016-10-29 | 3.11 |
| 2016-07-30 | 2.37 |
| 2016-04-30 | 2.32 |
| 2016-01-30 | 2.41 |
| 2015-10-31 | 2.08 |
| 2015-08-01 | 1.86 |
| 2015-04-30 | 1.88 |
| 2015-01-31 | 1.95 |
| 2014-11-01 | 1.78 |
| 2014-08-02 | 1.56 |
| 2014-04-30 | 1.54 |
| 2014-01-25 | 1.85 |
| 2013-10-26 | 1.74 |
| 2013-07-27 | 1.45 |
| 2013-04-30 | 1.45 |
| 2013-01-26 | 1.49 |
| 2012-10-27 | 1.93 |
| 2012-07-28 | 1.50 |
| 2012-04-30 | 1.38 |
| 2012-01-28 | 1.41 |
| 2011-10-29 | 1.22 |
| 2011-07-30 | 1.05 |
| 2011-04-30 | 0.97 |
| 2011-01-29 | 0.92 |
| 2010-10-30 | 2.32 |
| 2010-07-31 | 1.99 |
| 2010-04-30 | 1.81 |
| 2010-01-30 | 1.85 |
| 2009-10-31 | 2.93 |
| 2009-08-01 | 2.41 |
| 2009-04-30 | 2.14 |
| 2009-01-31 | 2.28 |
| 2008-11-01 | 2.08 |
| 2008-08-02 | 1.81 |
| 2008-04-30 | 1.75 |
| 2008-01-26 | 1.84 |
| 2007-10-27 | 1.58 |
| 2007-07-28 | 1.28 |
| 2007-04-30 | 1.71 |
| 2007-01-27 | 1.90 |
| 2006-10-28 | 1.98 |
| 2006-07-29 | 1.72 |
| 2006-04-30 | 1.67 |
| 2006-01-28 | 1.55 |
| 2005-10-29 | 2.05 |
| 2005-07-30 | 1.78 |
| 2005-04-30 | 1.90 |
| 2005-01-29 | 1.90 |
| 2004-10-30 | 1.88 |
| 2004-07-31 | 1.69 |
| 2004-04-30 | 1.62 |
| 2004-01-31 | 2.33 |
| 2003-11-01 | 2.37 |
| 2003-08-02 | 1.82 |
| 2003-04-30 | 1.90 |
| 2003-01-25 | 1.95 |
| 2002-10-26 | 2.18 |
