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 0.57 is 28% below its 5-year average of 0.79, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.44–1.21).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, July 18, 2026. 16.77% above its 12-month average of 0.49.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-07-18): 0.57.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.57
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.49
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.64
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.79
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.89
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.91
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.95
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+16.77%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.95%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-27.96%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-35.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-37.38%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-40.12%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.65
median of 56 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-12.55%
vs the sector median at left
Flowers Foods, Inc.
Market Cap
$1.18B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.57
TTM Avg
0.49
3Y Avg
0.64
5Y Avg
0.79
Market Cap
$1.05B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.00
TTM Avg
1.33
3Y Avg
1.34
5Y Avg
1.57
Market Cap
$1.47B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.47
TTM Avg
1.66
3Y Avg
1.60
5Y Avg
1.80
Market Cap
$25.97M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.05
TTM Avg
0.10
3Y Avg
0.18
5Y Avg
1.37
Market Cap
$1.26M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.37
TTM Avg
0.25
3Y Avg
0.51
5Y Avg
0.53
Market Cap
$2.85B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.86
TTM Avg
2.71
3Y Avg
2.63
5Y Avg
2.82
Market Cap
$3.13B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.64
TTM Avg
5.64
3Y Avg
5.05
5Y Avg
4.28
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO) | $1.18B | 0.57 | 0.49 | 0.64 | 0.79 |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $1.08B | 2.11 | 2.52 | 1.79 | 1.62 |
| Universal Corporation (UVV)vs › | $1.05B | 1.00 | 1.33 | 1.34 | 1.57 |
| J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF)vs › | $1.47B | 1.47 | 1.66 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS)vs › | $25.97M | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.18 | 1.37 |
| Coty Inc. (COTY)vs › | $2.34B | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.44 |
| Maison Solutions Inc. Class A Common Stock (MSS)vs › | $1.26M | 0.37 | 0.25 | 0.51 | 0.53 |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.85B | 1.86 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.82 |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $3.13B | 5.64 | 5.64 | 5.05 | 4.28 |
| Post Holdings, Inc. (POST)vs › | $3.29B | 0.99 | 1.25 | 1.35 | 1.44 |
Quick Ratio
0.57
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.77
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | 0.57 |
| 2026-04-25 | 0.47 |
| 2026-01-03 | 0.44 |
| 2025-10-04 | 0.47 |
| 2025-07-12 | 0.74 |
| 2025-04-19 | 0.73 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2024-10-05 | 0.79 |
| 2024-07-13 | 0.75 |
| 2024-04-20 | 0.68 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2023-10-07 | 0.67 |
| 2023-07-15 | 0.89 |
| 2023-04-22 | 0.83 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2022-10-08 | 1.00 |
| 2022-07-16 | 1.03 |
| 2022-04-23 | 1.12 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2021-10-09 | 1.21 |
| 2021-07-17 | 1.27 |
| 2021-04-24 | 1.28 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.28 |
| 2020-10-03 | 1.30 |
| 2020-07-11 | 1.22 |
| 2020-04-18 | 1.24 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2019-10-05 | 0.71 |
| 2019-07-13 | 0.77 |
| 2019-04-20 | 0.78 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2018-10-06 | 0.96 |
| 2018-07-14 | 0.95 |
| 2018-04-21 | 0.96 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2017-10-07 | 0.86 |
| 2017-07-15 | 0.90 |
| 2017-04-22 | 0.92 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2016-10-08 | 0.92 |
| 2016-07-16 | 0.73 |
| 2016-04-23 | 0.73 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2015-10-10 | 0.91 |
| 2015-07-18 | 1.05 |
| 2015-04-25 | 0.95 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2014-10-04 | 1.05 |
| 2014-07-12 | 1.03 |
| 2014-04-19 | 1.01 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2013-10-05 | 1.05 |
| 2013-07-13 | 1.11 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.09 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2012-10-06 | 0.84 |
| 2012-07-14 | 1.61 |
| 2012-04-21 | 1.59 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2011-10-08 | 0.91 |
| 2011-07-16 | 0.93 |
| 2011-04-23 | 0.87 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2010-10-09 | 0.91 |
| 2010-07-17 | 0.95 |
| 2010-04-24 | 0.99 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2009-10-10 | 1.19 |
| 2009-07-18 | 1.05 |
| 2009-04-25 | 1.15 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2008-10-04 | 1.00 |
| 2008-07-12 | 1.03 |
| 2008-04-19 | 1.05 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2007-10-06 | 1.02 |
| 2007-07-14 | 0.92 |
| 2007-04-21 | 1.00 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2006-10-07 | 1.05 |
| 2006-07-15 | 1.04 |
| 2006-04-22 | 1.03 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2005-10-08 | 1.33 |
| 2005-07-16 | 1.39 |
| 2005-04-23 | 1.39 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2004-10-09 | 1.29 |
| 2004-07-17 | 1.51 |
| 2004-04-24 | 1.52 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.32 |
| 2003-10-04 | 1.33 |
| 2003-07-12 | 1.14 |
| 2003-04-19 | 1.06 |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.05 |
| 2002-10-05 | 0.88 |
