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 0.74 is 26% below its 5-year average of 1.00, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.56–1.75).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 16.17% below its 12-month average of 0.88.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.74.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.74
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.94
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.00
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.97
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-16.17%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-21.41%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-26.11%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-24.07%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.54
median of 121 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-52.16%
vs the sector median at left
Ferroglobe PLC
Market Cap
$829.55M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.88
3Y Avg
0.94
5Y Avg
1.00
Market Cap
$800.68M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.35
TTM Avg
1.92
3Y Avg
1.08
5Y Avg
1.08
Market Cap
$876.26M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.34
TTM Avg
1.25
3Y Avg
1.23
5Y Avg
1.21
Market Cap
$885.19M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
62.84
TTM Avg
24.22
3Y Avg
19.49
5Y Avg
16.17
Market Cap
$954.83M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.31
TTM Avg
2.91
3Y Avg
2.01
5Y Avg
3.25
Market Cap
$1.01B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.94
TTM Avg
2.54
3Y Avg
2.31
5Y Avg
2.57
Market Cap
$616.02M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.49
TTM Avg
1.45
3Y Avg
1.46
5Y Avg
1.44
Market Cap
$596.72M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.50
TTM Avg
3.04
3Y Avg
2.62
5Y Avg
2.18
Market Cap
$1.08B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.58
TTM Avg
1.06
3Y Avg
1.20
5Y Avg
1.24
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferroglobe PLC (GSM) | $829.55M | 0.74 | 0.88 | 0.94 | 1.00 |
| Mako Mining Corp Common Stock (MAKO)vs › | $800.68M | 2.35 | 1.92 | 1.08 | 1.08 |
| Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (APOG)vs › | $876.26M | 1.34 | 1.25 | 1.23 | 1.21 |
| Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)vs › | $885.19M | 62.84 | 24.22 | 19.49 | 16.17 |
| Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM)vs › | $954.83M | 5.31 | 2.91 | 2.01 | 3.25 |
| NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX)vs › | $1.01B | 1.94 | 2.54 | 2.31 | 2.57 |
| Limbach Holdings, Inc. (LMB)vs › | $616.02M | 1.49 | 1.45 | 1.46 | 1.44 |
| Janus International Group, Inc. (JBI)vs › | $596.72M | 2.50 | 3.04 | 2.62 | 2.18 |
| Green Plains Inc. (GPRE)vs › | $1.08B | 1.58 | 1.06 | 1.20 | 1.24 |
| Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC)vs › | $570.48M | 5.47 | 7.75 | 5.97 | 6.95 |
Quick Ratio
0.74
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.29
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 | 0.74 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.80 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.91 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.98 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.00 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.05 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.00 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.91 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.02 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.32 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.45 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.75 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.11 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.09 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.28 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.97 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.80 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.91 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.05 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.17 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.96 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.81 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.09 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.42 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.43 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.88 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.94 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.87 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.88 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.00 |