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 0.72 is 20% above its 5-year average of 0.60, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.00–0.95).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 17.74% below its 12-month average of 0.88.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.72
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.84
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.60
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-17.74%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-14.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+20.12%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.27
median of 66 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-43.23%
vs the sector median at left
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
Market Cap
$33.04B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.72
TTM Avg
0.88
3Y Avg
0.84
5Y Avg
0.60
Market Cap
$31.08B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.05
TTM Avg
1.39
3Y Avg
1.50
5Y Avg
1.54
Market Cap
$30.34B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.99
TTM Avg
2.71
3Y Avg
2.94
5Y Avg
3.33
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC) | $33.04B | 0.72 | 0.88 | 0.84 | 0.60 |
| Centene Corp. (CNC)vs › | $32.86B | N/A | 1.40 | 1.24 | 1.19 |
| ResMed Inc. (RMD)vs › | $32.61B | 2.42 | 2.47 | 2.11 | 1.90 |
| DexCom, Inc. (DXCM)vs › | $34.15B | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.80 | 2.83 |
| Biogen Inc. (BIIB)vs › | $31.13B | 1.26 | 1.46 | 1.69 | 1.64 |
| Waters Corporation (WAT)vs › | $31.08B | 1.05 | 1.39 | 1.50 | 1.54 |
| Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs › | $31.02B | 1.84 | 1.51 | 1.66 | 1.96 |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY)vs › | $30.34B | 2.99 | 2.71 | 2.94 | 3.33 |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs › | $30.07B | 2.61 | 1.97 | 2.09 | 2.09 |
| Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD)vs › | $28.73B | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.79 |
Quick Ratio
0.72
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.02
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 | 0.72 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.89 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.95 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.89 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.72 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.94 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.77 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.79 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.87 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.84 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.00 |
