Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 2.01
Is Alphabet Inc.’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Alphabet Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 2.01 is 15% below its 5-year average of 2.38, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.84–3.05).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is 2.01 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 4.42% (1.92).
GOOGL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
GOOGL Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
GOOGL Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
GOOGL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2.01
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.92
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.07
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.38
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
3.41
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
3.81
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
5.27
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.42%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-3.02%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-15.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-41.06%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-47.27%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-61.83%
GOOGL Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | — | 2.01 | 1.92 | 2.07 | 2.38 |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.90 |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 1.35 | 1.31 | 1.53 | 1.78 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $1.48T | 2.60 | 2.79 | 2.61 | 3.11 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.83 | 0.85 |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $342.80B | 1.19 | 1.21 | 1.17 | 1.15 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
2.01
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.01
Includes inventory
Alphabet Inc. 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
Alphabet Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for GOOGL stock is 2.01.
- Is Alphabet Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Alphabet Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 2.01 is 15% below its 5-year average of 2.38, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.84–3.05).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for GOOGL stock is 1.92.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GOOGL stock is 2.07.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GOOGL stock is 2.38.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GOOGL stock is 3.41.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GOOGL stock is 3.81.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GOOGL stock is 5.27.
Alphabet Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.01 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.84 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.10 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.34 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.91 |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.05 |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.35 |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.89 |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.11 |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.27 |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.64 |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.72 |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.55 |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.18 |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.90 |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.13 |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.38 |
| 2008-12-31 | 8.64 |
| 2007-12-31 | 8.49 |
| 2006-12-31 | 10.00 |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.08 |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.91 |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.38 |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.59 |