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 3.32 is 14% above its 5-year average of 2.92, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.31–3.73).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, December 27, 2025. 14.47% above its 12-month average of 2.90.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
3.32
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
2.90
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
3.17
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
3.00
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.00
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.88
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+14.47%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.69%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.54%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+65.41%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+76.01%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+75.95%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+174.08%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$16.79B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.83
3Y Avg
0.68
5Y Avg
0.84
Market Cap
$17.67B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.10
TTM Avg
1.04
3Y Avg
0.96
5Y Avg
0.94
Market Cap
$13.71B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.13
TTM Avg
1.13
3Y Avg
0.99
5Y Avg
0.98
Market Cap
$13.51B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.89
TTM Avg
0.86
3Y Avg
0.93
5Y Avg
0.94
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hologic, Inc. (HOLX) | $16.97B | 3.32 | 2.90 | 3.17 | 3.00 |
| Medpace Holdings, Inc. (MEDP)vs › | $16.79B | 0.74 | 0.83 | 0.68 | 0.84 |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH)vs › | $17.67B | 1.10 | 1.04 | 0.96 | 0.94 |
| DaVita Inc. (DVA)vs › | $15.11B | 1.24 | 1.23 | 1.19 | 1.21 |
| Viatris Inc. (VTRS)vs › | $20.08B | 0.74 | 0.86 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| The Cooper Companies, Inc. (COO)vs › | $13.71B | 1.13 | 1.13 | 0.99 | 0.98 |
| Solventum Corporation (SOLV)vs › | $13.51B | 0.89 | 0.86 | 0.93 | 0.94 |
| STERIS plc (STE)vs › | $20.86B | 1.54 | 1.46 | 1.73 | 1.65 |
| Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)vs › | $21.45B | 3.22 | 3.42 | 3.19 | 2.63 |
| Revvity, Inc. (RVTY)vs › | $12.32B | 1.40 | 2.21 | 2.02 | 1.79 |
Quick Ratio
3.32
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
3.75
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) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-27 | 3.32 |
| 2025-09-27 | 3.06 |
| 2025-06-28 | 2.81 |
| 2025-03-29 | 2.52 |
| 2024-12-28 | 2.78 |
| 2024-09-30 | 3.03 |
| 2024-06-29 | 3.32 |
| 2024-03-30 | 3.29 |
| 2023-12-30 | 3.18 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.95 |
| 2023-07-01 | 3.73 |
| 2023-04-01 | 3.69 |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.50 |
| 2022-09-30 | 3.45 |
| 2022-06-25 | 3.32 |
| 2022-03-26 | 2.57 |
| 2021-12-25 | 2.34 |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.01 |
| 2021-06-26 | 1.31 |
| 2021-03-27 | 2.13 |
| 2020-12-26 | 2.06 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.47 |
| 2020-06-27 | 1.17 |
| 2020-03-28 | 1.04 |
| 2019-12-28 | 1.20 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.26 |
| 2019-06-29 | 1.11 |
| 2019-03-30 | 1.02 |
| 2018-12-29 | 0.91 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.95 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.99 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2017-12-30 | 0.98 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2017-07-01 | 0.65 |
| 2017-04-01 | 0.70 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.61 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.17 |
| 2016-06-25 | 1.03 |
| 2016-03-26 | 0.96 |
| 2015-12-26 | 1.20 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.04 |
| 2015-06-27 | 1.12 |
| 2015-03-28 | 1.07 |
| 2014-12-27 | 1.69 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.99 |
| 2014-06-28 | 1.84 |
| 2014-03-29 | 1.73 |
| 2013-12-28 | 1.47 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.23 |
| 2013-06-29 | 1.15 |
| 2013-03-30 | 1.27 |
| 2012-12-29 | 0.85 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.81 |
| 2012-06-23 | 2.35 |
| 2012-03-24 | 2.12 |
| 2011-12-24 | 2.34 |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.18 |
| 2011-06-25 | 2.09 |
| 2011-03-26 | 2.31 |
| 2010-12-25 | 2.25 |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.05 |
| 2010-06-26 | 2.18 |
| 2010-03-27 | 1.81 |
| 2009-12-26 | 2.02 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.94 |
| 2009-06-27 | 2.06 |
| 2009-03-28 | 2.01 |
| 2008-12-27 | 1.79 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.52 |
| 2008-06-28 | 1.70 |
| 2008-03-29 | 1.82 |
| 2007-12-29 | 2.41 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.65 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.56 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.59 |
| 2006-12-30 | 1.22 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.13 |
| 2006-06-24 | 2.04 |
| 2006-03-25 | 2.98 |
| 2005-12-24 | 2.83 |
| 2005-09-30 | 3.04 |
| 2005-06-25 | 2.72 |
| 2005-03-26 | 2.91 |
| 2004-12-25 | 3.16 |
| 2004-09-30 | 2.80 |
| 2004-06-26 | 2.70 |
| 2004-03-27 | 2.69 |
| 2003-12-27 | 2.53 |
| 2003-09-30 | 2.59 |
| 2003-06-28 | 2.44 |
| 2003-03-29 | 2.41 |
| 2002-12-28 | 2.63 |
| 2002-09-30 | 2.53 |
| 2002-06-29 | 2.05 |
| 2002-03-30 | 1.91 |
