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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.40

Is the quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.40 is 24% below its 5-year average of 0.52, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.30–0.80).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 14.67% below its 12-month average of 0.47.

Quick Ratio

GEN Quick Ratio

0.40

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

-50.40% 5Y
GEN Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

GEN Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

GEN Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

GEN Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

GEN Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

0.40

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

0.47

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

0.45

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

0.52

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

0.81

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

0.91

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

0.92

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-14.67%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-10.45%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-23.54%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-50.84%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-56.00%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-56.47%

GEN Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)$14.73B0.400.470.450.52
Toast, Inc. (TOST)vs ›$15.71B2.642.422.353.01
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR)vs ›$15.96B0.981.020.910.93
Nextpower Inc. (NXT)vs ›$16.07B2.222.031.771.57
PTC Inc. (PTC)vs ›$13.37B1.120.951.001.10
Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR)vs ›$13.36B1.141.251.341.47
Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO)vs ›$16.11B4.434.435.975.50
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM)vs ›$16.47B2.291.762.022.18
Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS)vs ›$12.80B1.581.351.321.17
TeraWulf Inc. (WULF)vs ›$12.80B2.003.711.982.18

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

0.40

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

0.40

Includes inventory

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

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for GEN stock is 0.40.
Is Gen Digital Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.40 is 24% below its 5-year average of 0.52, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.30–0.80).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for GEN stock is 0.47.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GEN stock is 0.45.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GEN stock is 0.52.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GEN stock is 0.81.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GEN stock is 0.91.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GEN stock is 0.92.

GEN Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-04-030.40
2026-01-020.47
2025-10-030.51
2025-07-040.50
2025-03-280.51
2024-12-270.35
2024-09-270.32
2024-06-280.30
2024-03-290.50
2023-12-290.67
2023-09-290.44
2023-06-300.40
2023-03-310.43
2022-12-300.48
2022-09-300.57
2022-06-300.62
2022-03-310.74
2021-12-310.75
2021-09-300.69
2021-06-300.80
2021-03-310.72
2020-12-311.01
2020-09-301.03
2020-06-300.77
2020-03-311.17
2019-12-312.88
2019-09-301.93
2019-06-300.68
2019-03-310.85
2018-12-311.00
2018-09-300.98
2018-06-301.13
2018-03-311.07
2017-12-311.15
2017-09-301.12
2017-06-301.02
2017-03-311.14
2016-12-311.81
2016-09-301.84
2016-06-302.05
2016-03-311.71
2015-12-310.77
2015-09-301.17
2015-06-301.17
2015-03-311.15
2014-12-311.24
2014-09-301.24
2014-06-301.33
2014-03-311.31
2013-12-311.28
2013-09-301.27
2013-06-301.23
2013-03-311.13
2012-12-311.06
2012-09-301.03
2012-06-301.02
2012-03-311.02
2011-12-310.92
2011-09-300.87
2011-06-300.85
2011-03-310.91
2010-12-310.84
2010-09-300.81
2010-06-300.82
2010-03-311.15
2009-12-311.09
2009-09-301.03
2009-06-300.97
2009-03-310.93
2008-12-310.84
2008-09-301.07
2008-06-300.98
2008-03-310.97
2007-12-310.93
2007-09-301.00
2007-06-301.00
2007-03-311.21
2006-12-311.30
2006-09-301.38
2006-06-301.45
2006-03-311.11
2005-12-311.22
2005-09-301.80
2005-06-302.35
2005-03-312.16
2004-12-312.10
2004-09-302.07
2004-06-302.04
2004-03-312.20
2003-12-312.16
2003-09-302.29
2003-06-302.39
2003-03-312.22
2002-12-312.09
2002-09-302.03
2002-06-302.69

About Gen Digital Inc.

Gen Digital Inc. delivers a wide array of cyber safety solutions for individual users across the globe, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Japan. Its flagship offering, Norton 360, is a subscription-based, all-in-one cyber protection platform safeguarding PCs, Macs, and mobile devices from a wide spectrum of online dangers like malware, viruses, ransomware, and adware. The company also offers Norton and LifeLock's identity theft protection, which includes proactive monitoring, timely alerts, and professional restoration assistance should identity fraud occur. To bolster online privacy and security, its Norton Secure VPN creates an encrypted tunnel for data, ensuring anonymity. The Privacy Monitor Assistant provides a specialized service where experts assist users in removing their personal data from online data brokers. Home Title Protect helps safeguard property by detecting potential fraud and alerting homeowners. Furthermore, Gen Digital provides Avira Security, another robust portfolio of cybersecurity and privacy tools tailored for consumers. Additional products include Dark Web Monitoring, which continuously scans illicit online spaces for the personal information of Norton 360 subscribers. Its Social Media Monitoring tool enhances the security of social profiles by watching for account takeovers, suspicious activity, and unsuitable content. AntiTrack is designed to preserve digital privacy by blocking online trackers and obscuring users' unique digital fingerprints. An Online Reputation Management service also aids in controlling personal search results, managing digital branding, and maintaining privacy. The company distributes and sells its offerings through a diverse network, including traditional retailers, telecommunications companies, hardware manufacturers (OEMs), employee benefit programs, and its own e-commerce platform. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the company adopted its current name, Gen Digital Inc., in November 2022, having previously operated as NortonLifeLock Inc.

Tempe, AZ
3,400 employees
Technology / Software - Infrastructure
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure
CEO
Vincent Pilette