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 1.26 is 75% above its 5-year average of 0.72, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.44–1.26).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 49.39% above its 12-month average of 0.85.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.26
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.85
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.75
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.69
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.73
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.69
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.92
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+49.39%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+68.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+82.33%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+72.26%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+82.21%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+37.58%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+4.46%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$47.58B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.09
TTM Avg
3.27
3Y Avg
2.83
5Y Avg
2.71
Market Cap
$42.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.84
TTM Avg
0.90
3Y Avg
0.89
5Y Avg
0.98
Market Cap
$53.41B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.50
TTM Avg
0.53
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.55
Market Cap
$39.14B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.52
TTM Avg
1.54
3Y Avg
1.63
5Y Avg
1.68
Market Cap
$56.65B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.64
TTM Avg
0.69
3Y Avg
0.70
5Y Avg
0.80
Market Cap
$36.28B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.71
TTM Avg
2.71
3Y Avg
2.94
5Y Avg
3.33
Market Cap
$34.72B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.75
TTM Avg
0.79
3Y Avg
0.83
5Y Avg
0.90
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humana Inc. (HUM) | $46.74B | 1.26 | 0.85 | 0.75 | 0.69 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW)vs › | $47.58B | 3.09 | 3.27 | 2.83 | 2.71 |
| IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)vs › | $42.94B | 0.84 | 0.90 | 0.89 | 0.98 |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs › | $53.41B | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.55 |
| Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A)vs › | $39.14B | 1.52 | 1.54 | 1.63 | 1.68 |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs › | $56.65B | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.80 |
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALNY)vs › | $36.28B | 2.71 | 2.71 | 2.94 | 3.33 |
| IQVIA Holdings Inc. (IQV)vs › | $34.72B | 0.75 | 0.79 | 0.83 | 0.90 |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs › | $60.29B | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.55 |
| Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs › | $32.77B | 2.37 | 1.97 | 2.09 | 2.09 |
Quick Ratio
1.26
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.72
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 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 |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.20 |
