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 1.74 is 150% above its 5-year average of 0.70, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.44–1.74).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 65.49% above its 12-month average of 1.05.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.74
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.05
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.74
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.70
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.75
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.69
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.92
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+65.49%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+136.55%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+149.51%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+133.20%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+151.18%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+88.43%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 89 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+43.99%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$49.78B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.51
TTM Avg
0.69
3Y Avg
0.70
5Y Avg
0.80
Market Cap
$49.91B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.77
TTM Avg
3.27
3Y Avg
2.83
5Y Avg
2.71
Market Cap
$43.07B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.67
TTM Avg
0.78
3Y Avg
0.74
5Y Avg
0.73
Market Cap
$42.12B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.71
TTM Avg
0.79
3Y Avg
0.83
5Y Avg
0.90
Market Cap
$40.97B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.87
TTM Avg
0.90
3Y Avg
0.89
5Y Avg
0.98
Market Cap
$40.75B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.56
TTM Avg
1.54
3Y Avg
1.63
5Y Avg
1.68
Market Cap
$56.31B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.49
TTM Avg
0.49
3Y Avg
0.52
5Y Avg
0.54
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Inc. (HUM) | $47.18B | 1.74 | 1.05 | 0.74 | 0.70 |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs › | $49.78B | 0.51 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.80 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW)vs › | $49.91B | 3.77 | 3.27 | 2.83 | 2.71 |
| Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (TEVA)vs › | $43.07B | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.74 | 0.73 |
| IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV)vs › | $42.12B | 0.71 | 0.79 | 0.83 | 0.90 |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)vs › | $40.97B | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 0.98 |
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A)vs › | $40.75B | 1.56 | 1.54 | 1.63 | 1.68 |
| Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)vs › | $54.89B | 2.18 | 3.42 | 3.19 | 2.63 |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs › | $56.31B | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.54 |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY)vs › | $34.15B | 2.99 | 2.71 | 2.94 | 3.33 |
Quick Ratio
1.74
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.74
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 | 1.74 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.26 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.78 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.75 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.58 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.74 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.77 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.85 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.90 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.88 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.84 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.74 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.63 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.59 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.89 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.94 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.87 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.87 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.75 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.91 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.05 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.12 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.07 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.66 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.24 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.28 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.21 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.25 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.21 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.35 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.20 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.22 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.18 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.19 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.22 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.20 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.83 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.62 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.59 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.85 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.60 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.81 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.74 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.76 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.82 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.80 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.74 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.76 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.68 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.60 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.62 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.54 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.47 |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.50 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.51 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.44 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.30 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.31 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.41 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.32 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.27 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.26 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.31 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.21 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.53 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.51 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.55 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.56 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.52 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.56 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.47 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.49 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.29 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.24 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.23 |
