GE Aerospace (GE) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.74
Is GE Aerospace’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
GE Aerospace's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.74 is 23% below its 5-year average of 0.96, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.74–1.26).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for GE Aerospace (GE) is 0.74 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 4.52% (0.78).
GE Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
GE Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
GE Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
GE Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.74
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.78
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.96
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.01
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.31
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.44
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.52%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-15.43%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-22.51%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-26.73%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-43.54%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-48.63%
GE Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE Aerospace (GE) | — | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.88 | 0.96 |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $395.52B | 0.94 | 0.92 | 0.89 | 0.94 |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $239.13B | 0.80 | 0.77 | 0.78 | 0.83 |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $164.68B | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.38 |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $159.00B | 0.75 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.67 |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $152.34B | 2.08 | 2.08 | 1.92 | 1.90 |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $146.50B | 0.81 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.91 |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $130.57B | 1.05 | 1.03 | 0.99 | 1.04 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) | $121.37B | 0.94 | 0.94 | 1.01 | 1.07 |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) | $111.11B | 0.71 | 0.63 | 0.86 | 0.93 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.74
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.04
Includes inventory
GE Aerospace 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
GE Aerospace Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for GE stock is 0.74.
- Is GE Aerospace's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- GE Aerospace's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.74 is 23% below its 5-year average of 0.96, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.74–1.26).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE stock is 0.78.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE stock is 0.88.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE stock is 0.96.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE stock is 1.01.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE stock is 1.31.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE Aerospace (GE)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GE stock is 1.44.
GE Aerospace Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.11 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.11 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.95 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.37 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.04 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.49 |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.41 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.80 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.76 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.72 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.59 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.35 |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.30 |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.09 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.84 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.65 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.68 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.71 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.87 |
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About GE Aerospace
Based in Evendale, Ohio, GE Aerospace is a prominent American aviation enterprise with roots tracing back to its 1878 founding by Thomas Alva Edison. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying jet and turboprop engines, along with integrated systems, for an extensive range of aircraft, including those in commercial, military, business, and general aviation use. Its robust brand lineup features Avio Aero, Unison, GE Additive, and Dowty Propellers. GE Aerospace organizes its activities into two core segments: Commercial Engines & Services, and Defense & Propulsion Technologies. The Commercial Engines & Services division oversees the design, development, production, and maintenance of jet engines for commercial airframes, business aviation, and aeroderivative applications. Meanwhile, the Defense & Propulsion Technologies segment is dedicated to providing vital engines and critical systems for defense-related aerospace needs.
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- Aerospace & Defense
- CEO
- H. Lawrence Culp Jr.