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 1.00 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.09, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.80–1.72).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 7.70% below its 12-month average of 1.08.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-06-30): 1.00.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.00
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.08
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.10
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.09
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.59
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.20
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.24
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-7.70%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.25%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-8.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-37.35%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-54.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-55.57%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.54
median of 119 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-35.25%
vs the sector median at left
Friedman Industries, Incorporated
Market Cap
$302.37M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.00
TTM Avg
1.08
3Y Avg
1.10
5Y Avg
1.09
Market Cap
$293.82M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.17
TTM Avg
1.70
3Y Avg
1.72
5Y Avg
1.90
Market Cap
$361.34M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.85
TTM Avg
10.62
3Y Avg
6.20
5Y Avg
7.08
Market Cap
$221.28M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.33
TTM Avg
1.62
3Y Avg
1.18
5Y Avg
0.93
Market Cap
$406.06M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.85
TTM Avg
4.39
3Y Avg
2.80
5Y Avg
2.80
Market Cap
$189.84M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.95
TTM Avg
1.04
3Y Avg
1.02
5Y Avg
1.00
Market Cap
$160.04M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
7.12
TTM Avg
3.92
3Y Avg
2.76
5Y Avg
6.63
Market Cap
$467.93M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.35
TTM Avg
1.16
3Y Avg
1.31
5Y Avg
1.52
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) | $302.37M | 1.00 | 1.08 | 1.10 | 1.09 |
| Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO)vs › | $293.82M | 2.17 | 1.70 | 1.72 | 1.90 |
| Gevo, Inc. (GEVO)vs › | $315.22M | 2.19 | 5.03 | 7.58 | 9.76 |
| ASP Isotopes Inc. Common Stock (ASPI)vs › | $361.34M | 3.85 | 10.62 | 6.20 | 7.08 |
| Hudson Technologies, Inc. (HDSN)vs › | $221.28M | 1.33 | 1.62 | 1.18 | 0.93 |
| Blue Moon Metals Inc. (BMM)vs › | $406.06M | 3.85 | 4.39 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| Hongli Group Inc. (HLP)vs › | $189.84M | 0.95 | 1.04 | 1.02 | 1.00 |
| 5E Advanced Materials Inc. (FEAM)vs › | $160.04M | 7.12 | 3.92 | 2.76 | 6.63 |
| Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL)vs › | $467.93M | 1.35 | 1.16 | 1.31 | 1.52 |
| Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT)vs › | $124.41M | 3.63 | 3.95 | 3.12 | 2.49 |
Quick Ratio
1.00
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.90
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 | 1.00 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.11 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.98 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.35 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.38 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.18 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.10 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.00 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.72 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.28 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.27 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.02 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.54 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.94 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.11 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.80 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.43 |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.00 |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.92 |
| 2020-06-30 | 7.44 |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.06 |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.62 |
| 2019-09-30 | 3.50 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.94 |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.05 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.15 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.48 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.02 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.99 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.50 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.49 |
| 2017-03-31 | 4.46 |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.78 |
| 2016-09-30 | 4.06 |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.24 |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.71 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.87 |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.82 |
| 2015-06-30 | 4.51 |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.50 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.47 |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.09 |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.16 |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.02 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.43 |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.74 |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.04 |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.91 |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.05 |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.36 |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.04 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.81 |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.15 |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.41 |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.10 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.65 |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.44 |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.32 |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.77 |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.85 |
| 2009-09-30 | 5.71 |
| 2009-06-30 | 5.85 |
| 2009-03-31 | 6.94 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.84 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.99 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.68 |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.32 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.47 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.20 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.79 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.18 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.27 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.07 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.79 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.44 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.47 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.18 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.60 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.35 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.33 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.57 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.55 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.97 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.14 |