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 0.81 is 12% below its 5-year average of 0.92, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.74–1.12).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 1.19% above its 12-month average of 0.80.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-05-31): 0.81.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.81
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.80
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.90
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.92
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.98
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.93
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.98
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.19%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.18%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-12.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-17.26%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-13.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-17.43%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.88
median of 143 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-7.98%
vs the sector median at left
Helen of Troy Limited
Market Cap
$602.10M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.81
TTM Avg
0.80
3Y Avg
0.90
5Y Avg
0.92
Market Cap
$609.85M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
6.48
TTM Avg
1.35
3Y Avg
1.23
5Y Avg
1.30
Market Cap
$558.15M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.97
TTM Avg
2.35
3Y Avg
1.84
5Y Avg
2.00
Market Cap
$516.34M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.29
TTM Avg
0.34
3Y Avg
0.30
5Y Avg
0.28
Market Cap
$706.58M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.92
TTM Avg
1.01
3Y Avg
1.46
5Y Avg
1.45
Market Cap
$796.24M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.62
TTM Avg
1.33
3Y Avg
1.10
5Y Avg
1.01
Market Cap
$828.94M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.25
TTM Avg
3.38
3Y Avg
3.08
5Y Avg
3.22
Market Cap
$341.03M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.66
TTM Avg
2.47
3Y Avg
2.85
5Y Avg
2.32
Market Cap
$330.40M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.53
TTM Avg
0.39
3Y Avg
0.39
5Y Avg
0.39
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen of Troy Limited (HELE) | $602.10M | 0.81 | 0.80 | 0.90 | 0.92 |
| Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)vs › | $609.85M | 6.48 | 1.35 | 1.23 | 1.30 |
| The Honest Company, Inc. (HNST)vs › | $558.15M | 2.97 | 2.35 | 1.84 | 2.00 |
| Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)vs › | $516.34M | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.28 |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)vs › | $706.58M | 0.92 | 1.01 | 1.46 | 1.45 |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $796.24M | 0.62 | 1.33 | 1.10 | 1.01 |
| American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)vs › | $828.94M | 3.25 | 3.38 | 3.08 | 3.22 |
| Prenetics Global Limited (PRE)vs › | $341.03M | 3.66 | 2.47 | 2.85 | 2.32 |
| Agencia Comercial Spirits Ltd (AGCC)vs › | $330.40M | 0.53 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 |
| SNDL Inc. (SNDL)vs › | $319.65M | 3.11 | 3.57 | 3.49 | 4.70 |
Quick Ratio
0.81
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.78
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 0.81 |
| 2026-02-28 | 0.81 |
| 2025-11-30 | 0.90 |
| 2025-08-31 | 0.74 |
| 2025-05-31 | 0.74 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1.03 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1.05 |
| 2024-08-31 | 0.85 |
| 2024-05-31 | 0.90 |
| 2024-02-28 | 0.99 |
| 2023-11-30 | 0.98 |
| 2023-08-31 | 0.96 |
| 2023-05-31 | 0.96 |
| 2023-02-28 | 1.06 |
| 2022-11-30 | 1.12 |
| 2022-08-31 | 1.02 |
| 2022-05-31 | 0.93 |
| 2022-02-28 | 0.87 |
| 2021-11-30 | 0.93 |
| 2021-08-31 | 0.81 |
| 2021-05-31 | 0.90 |
| 2021-02-28 | 0.80 |
| 2020-11-30 | 1.18 |
| 2020-08-31 | 1.20 |
| 2020-05-31 | 1.31 |
| 2020-02-28 | 1.26 |
| 2019-11-30 | 1.24 |
| 2019-08-31 | 1.07 |
| 2019-05-31 | 1.04 |
| 2019-02-28 | 0.97 |
| 2018-11-30 | 1.11 |
| 2018-08-31 | 1.18 |
| 2018-05-31 | 1.11 |
| 2018-02-28 | 1.02 |
| 2017-11-30 | 0.94 |
| 2017-08-31 | 0.85 |
| 2017-05-31 | 0.82 |
| 2017-02-28 | 0.92 |
| 2016-11-30 | 0.97 |
| 2016-08-31 | 0.89 |
| 2016-05-31 | 0.87 |
| 2016-02-28 | 1.75 |
| 2015-11-30 | 1.16 |
| 2015-08-31 | 0.92 |
| 2015-05-31 | 0.99 |
| 2015-02-28 | 1.04 |
| 2014-11-30 | 0.48 |
| 2014-08-31 | 0.37 |
| 2014-05-31 | 0.53 |
| 2014-02-28 | 0.99 |
| 2013-11-30 | 0.97 |
| 2013-08-31 | 0.78 |
| 2013-05-31 | 0.93 |
| 2013-02-28 | 0.86 |
| 2012-11-30 | 0.77 |
| 2012-08-31 | 0.64 |
| 2012-05-31 | 0.67 |
| 2012-02-28 | 0.64 |
| 2011-11-30 | 0.93 |
| 2011-08-31 | 0.79 |
| 2011-05-31 | 0.75 |
| 2011-02-28 | 0.72 |
| 2010-11-30 | 1.39 |
| 2010-08-31 | 1.12 |
| 2010-05-31 | 1.79 |
| 2010-02-28 | 2.24 |
| 2009-11-30 | 1.88 |
| 2009-08-31 | 1.44 |
| 2009-05-31 | 1.07 |
| 2009-02-28 | 1.32 |
| 2008-11-30 | 1.20 |
| 2008-08-31 | 1.09 |
| 2008-05-31 | 1.97 |
| 2008-02-28 | 2.10 |
| 2007-11-30 | 1.82 |
| 2007-08-31 | 1.33 |
| 2007-05-31 | 1.57 |
| 2007-02-28 | 1.70 |
| 2006-11-30 | 1.58 |
| 2006-08-31 | 1.18 |
| 2006-05-31 | 1.27 |
| 2006-02-28 | 1.14 |
| 2005-11-30 | 0.93 |
| 2005-08-31 | 0.79 |
| 2005-05-31 | 0.92 |
| 2005-02-28 | 1.14 |
| 2004-11-30 | 1.11 |
| 2004-08-31 | 1.00 |
| 2004-05-31 | 1.97 |
| 2004-02-28 | 1.81 |
| 2003-11-30 | 1.35 |
| 2003-08-31 | 1.74 |
| 2003-05-31 | 1.76 |
| 2003-02-28 | 2.01 |
| 2002-11-30 | 1.99 |
| 2002-08-31 | 2.77 |