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 5.16 is 14% above its 5-year average of 4.52, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.35–8.81).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 8.73% below its 12-month average of 5.65.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 5.16.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
5.16
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
5.65
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
4.80
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
4.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
8.71
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
9.96
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
13.25
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+7.35%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-40.77%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-48.24%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-61.07%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
3.35
median of 871 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+53.96%
vs the sector median at left
Geron Corporation
Market Cap
$776.24M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.16
TTM Avg
5.65
3Y Avg
4.80
5Y Avg
4.52
Market Cap
$777.34M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
13.29
TTM Avg
5.16
3Y Avg
5.49
5Y Avg
4.89
Market Cap
$778.01M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.53
TTM Avg
1.83
3Y Avg
2.05
5Y Avg
1.98
Market Cap
$785.03M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.98
TTM Avg
0.95
3Y Avg
0.97
5Y Avg
0.95
Market Cap
$765.30M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.38
TTM Avg
2.71
3Y Avg
3.18
5Y Avg
5.09
Market Cap
$789.34M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.86
TTM Avg
4.02
3Y Avg
3.56
5Y Avg
3.80
Market Cap
$761.37M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.52
TTM Avg
0.88
3Y Avg
1.36
5Y Avg
2.75
Market Cap
$753.02M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
9.39
TTM Avg
11.79
3Y Avg
11.79
5Y Avg
11.79
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geron Corporation (GERN) | $776.24M | 5.16 | 5.65 | 4.80 | 4.52 |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (LXRX)vs › | $777.34M | 13.29 | 5.16 | 5.49 | 4.89 |
| Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX)vs › | $778.01M | 1.53 | 1.83 | 2.05 | 1.98 |
| AdaptHealth Corp. (AHCO)vs › | $785.03M | 0.98 | 0.95 | 0.97 | 0.95 |
| Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (SANA)vs › | $765.30M | 1.38 | 2.71 | 3.18 | 5.09 |
| Gyre Therapeutics, Inc. (GYRE)vs › | $789.34M | 3.86 | 4.02 | 3.56 | 3.80 |
| Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (MLAB)vs › | $761.37M | 1.52 | 0.88 | 1.36 | 2.75 |
| Attovia Therapeutics, Inc. (ATTO)vs › | $753.02M | 9.39 | 11.79 | 11.79 | 11.79 |
| InMode Ltd. (INMD)vs › | $804.16M | 7.28 | 9.00 | 9.42 | 9.03 |
| Design Therapeutics, Inc. (DSGN)vs › | $747.61M | 18.86 | 23.23 | 26.78 | 32.61 |
Quick Ratio
5.16
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
6.92
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 | 5.16 |
| 2026-03-31 | 6.78 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.66 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4.87 |
| 2025-06-30 | 6.79 |
| 2025-03-31 | 6.97 |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.12 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.74 |
| 2024-06-30 | 3.60 |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.67 |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.16 |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.75 |
| 2023-06-30 | 5.20 |
| 2023-03-31 | 8.81 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.35 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.68 |
| 2022-06-30 | 4.85 |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.77 |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.11 |
| 2021-09-30 | 4.66 |
| 2021-06-30 | 5.45 |
| 2021-03-31 | 7.54 |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.46 |
| 2020-09-30 | 9.60 |
| 2020-06-30 | 11.53 |
| 2020-03-31 | 7.93 |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.03 |
| 2019-09-30 | 11.98 |
| 2019-06-30 | 16.86 |
| 2019-03-31 | 24.94 |
| 2018-12-31 | 22.15 |
| 2018-09-30 | 37.80 |
| 2018-06-30 | 33.08 |
| 2018-03-31 | 20.78 |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.80 |
| 2017-09-30 | 16.51 |
| 2017-06-30 | 8.99 |
| 2017-03-31 | 9.13 |
| 2016-12-31 | 14.82 |
| 2016-09-30 | 15.72 |
| 2016-06-30 | 15.71 |
| 2016-03-31 | 16.66 |
| 2015-12-31 | 17.65 |
| 2015-09-30 | 19.92 |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.44 |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.67 |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.69 |
| 2014-09-30 | 18.25 |
| 2014-06-30 | 29.98 |
| 2014-03-31 | 32.70 |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.84 |
| 2013-09-30 | 10.00 |
| 2013-06-30 | 14.47 |
| 2013-03-31 | 12.14 |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.01 |
| 2012-09-30 | 9.23 |
| 2012-06-30 | 10.15 |
| 2012-03-31 | 12.01 |
| 2011-12-31 | 9.34 |
| 2011-09-30 | 14.73 |
| 2011-06-30 | 17.13 |
| 2011-03-31 | 18.36 |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.77 |
| 2010-09-30 | 18.17 |
| 2010-06-30 | 19.42 |
| 2010-03-31 | 19.78 |
| 2009-12-31 | 15.80 |
| 2009-09-30 | 19.84 |
| 2009-06-30 | 18.55 |
| 2009-03-31 | 26.40 |
| 2008-12-31 | 21.82 |
| 2008-09-30 | 20.95 |
| 2008-06-30 | 22.49 |
| 2008-03-31 | 23.30 |
| 2007-12-31 | 16.78 |
| 2007-09-30 | 18.53 |
| 2007-06-30 | 16.57 |
| 2007-03-31 | 20.61 |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.64 |
| 2006-09-30 | 31.30 |
| 2006-06-30 | 33.57 |
| 2006-03-31 | 27.61 |
| 2005-12-31 | 20.97 |
| 2005-09-30 | 23.27 |
| 2005-06-30 | 23.55 |
| 2005-03-31 | 25.18 |
| 2004-12-31 | 14.75 |
| 2004-09-30 | 12.46 |
| 2004-06-30 | 11.43 |
| 2004-03-31 | 15.53 |
| 2003-12-31 | 11.38 |
| 2003-09-30 | 6.81 |
| 2003-06-30 | 7.03 |
| 2003-03-31 | 5.13 |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.41 |
| 2002-09-30 | 5.43 |
