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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.60

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

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.60 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.52, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.33–1.69).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 0.19% below its 12-month average of 1.60.

Current Ratio|Debt to Equity|P/FCF Ratio|All Metrics
Quick Ratio

GWW Quick Ratio

1.60

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

+8.30% 5Y
GWW Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

GWW Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

GWW Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

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

GWW Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

1.60

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

1.60

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

1.59

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

1.52

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

1.40

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

1.40

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

1.45

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-0.19%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+0.71%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+5.42%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+14.81%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+14.65%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+10.69%

GWW Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)$64.91B1.601.601.591.52
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)vs ›$61.59B1.421.942.132.24
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$68.24B0.780.800.850.86
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR)vs ›$61.51B0.850.911.391.39
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$68.40B1.821.361.151.09
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)vs ›$60.52B0.340.330.360.53
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$69.88B1.191.131.101.13
TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs ›$74.27B2.251.772.452.80
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)vs ›$55.23B0.670.710.740.94
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs ›$75.86B0.890.940.951.20

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

1.60

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

2.83

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 W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for GWW stock is 1.60.
Is W.W. Grainger, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.60 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.52, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.33–1.69).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for GWW stock is 1.60.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GWW stock is 1.59.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GWW stock is 1.52.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GWW stock is 1.40.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GWW stock is 1.40.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for GWW stock is 1.45.

GWW Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-03-311.60
2025-12-311.59
2025-09-301.59
2025-06-301.64
2025-03-311.60
2024-12-311.49
2024-09-301.68
2024-06-301.40
2024-03-311.33
2023-12-311.64
2023-09-301.69
2023-06-301.63
2023-03-311.53
2022-12-311.36
2022-09-301.46
2022-06-301.44
2022-03-311.44
2021-12-311.40
2021-09-301.43
2021-06-301.48
2021-03-311.48
2020-12-311.52
2020-09-301.73
2020-06-302.32
2020-03-312.20
2019-12-311.13
2019-09-301.19
2019-06-301.32
2019-03-311.36
2018-12-311.34
2018-09-301.44
2018-06-301.34
2018-03-311.24
2017-12-311.18
2017-09-301.28
2017-06-301.27
2017-03-311.01
2016-12-310.99
2016-09-301.14
2016-06-301.10
2016-03-310.91
2015-12-310.89
2015-09-301.22
2015-06-302.12
2015-03-311.25
2014-12-311.27
2014-09-301.49
2014-06-301.53
2014-03-311.48
2013-12-311.46
2013-09-301.67
2013-06-301.76
2013-03-311.71
2012-12-311.48
2012-09-301.48
2012-06-301.49
2012-03-311.19
2011-12-311.03
2011-09-301.19
2011-06-301.40
2011-03-311.64
2010-12-311.43
2010-09-301.35
2010-06-301.57
2010-03-311.87
2009-12-311.60
2009-09-302.12
2009-06-301.93
2009-03-311.66
2008-12-311.49
2008-09-301.65
2008-06-301.61
2008-03-310.89
2007-12-311.03
2007-09-301.01
2007-06-301.69
2007-03-311.56
2006-12-311.47
2006-09-301.67
2006-06-301.82
2006-03-311.73
2005-12-311.66
2005-09-301.61
2005-06-301.59
2005-03-311.61
2004-12-311.59
2004-09-301.61
2004-06-301.53
2004-03-311.41
2003-12-311.38
2003-09-301.56
2003-06-301.39
2003-03-311.42
2002-12-311.30
2002-09-301.34
2002-06-301.48

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About W.W. Grainger, Inc.

W.W. Grainger, Inc. stands as a significant global supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies and related services. Its market presence spans several international regions, including the United States, Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company structures its operations into two principal divisions: High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. Grainger's extensive product offerings cover essential categories such as safety and security provisions, equipment for material handling and storage, plumbing and pump components, cleaning and facility upkeep items, and both metalworking and general hand tools. Furthermore, it delivers vital support functions, including inventory management and expert technical assistance. The firm serves a wide array of organizational customers, from private businesses and large corporations to government bodies and other institutions, reaching them through both dedicated sales and service teams and its robust digital and e-commerce platforms. Established in 1927, W.W. Grainger, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Lake Forest, IL
23,500 employees
www.grainger.com
Industrials / Industrial - Distribution
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Distribution
CEO
Donald G. Macpherson
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