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 1.43 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.37, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.14–1.53).
As of the fiscal period ended Friday, March 27, 2026. 2.99% above its 12-month average of 1.39.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.43
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.39
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.34
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.43
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.64
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.99%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+6.81%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+4.73%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-0.00%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-5.48%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-12.43%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.11
median of 105 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+29.17%
vs the sector median at left
Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Market Cap
$16.40B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.43
TTM Avg
1.39
3Y Avg
1.34
5Y Avg
1.37
Market Cap
$16.86B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.65
TTM Avg
1.28
3Y Avg
1.20
5Y Avg
1.45
Market Cap
$15.92B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.33
TTM Avg
2.06
3Y Avg
2.08
5Y Avg
1.91
Market Cap
$17.33B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
1.41
3Y Avg
1.32
5Y Avg
1.39
Market Cap
$17.61B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.23
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.31
5Y Avg
1.26
Market Cap
$15.04B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.77
TTM Avg
0.77
3Y Avg
0.68
5Y Avg
0.74
Market Cap
$14.82B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.55
TTM Avg
0.35
3Y Avg
0.37
5Y Avg
0.36
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) | $16.40B | 1.43 | 1.39 | 1.34 | 1.37 |
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN)vs › | $16.86B | 1.65 | 1.28 | 1.20 | 1.45 |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)vs › | $15.92B | 2.33 | 2.06 | 2.08 | 1.91 |
| IDEX Corporation (IEX)vs › | $17.15B | 2.15 | 1.94 | 1.91 | 2.30 |
| C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)vs › | $17.33B | N/A | 1.41 | 1.32 | 1.39 |
| WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs › | $17.61B | 1.23 | 1.27 | 1.31 | 1.26 |
| Lennox International Inc. (LII)vs › | $15.04B | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.74 |
| Textron Inc. (TXT)vs › | $14.86B | 1.94 | 0.85 | 0.81 | 0.96 |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $14.82B | 0.55 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.36 |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)vs › | $18.04B | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.04 | 1.62 |
Quick Ratio
1.43
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.43
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | 1.43 |
| 2025-12-26 | 1.33 |
| 2025-09-26 | 1.30 |
| 2025-06-27 | 1.39 |
| 2025-03-28 | 1.50 |
| 2024-12-27 | 1.25 |
| 2024-09-27 | 1.20 |
| 2024-06-28 | 1.14 |
| 2024-03-29 | 1.17 |
| 2023-12-29 | 1.37 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.37 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.46 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.53 |
| 2022-12-30 | 1.48 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.45 |
| 2022-07-01 | 1.43 |
| 2022-04-01 | 1.25 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.40 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.34 |
| 2021-07-02 | 1.46 |
| 2021-04-02 | 1.49 |
| 2021-01-01 | 1.66 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.54 |
| 2020-06-26 | 1.69 |
| 2020-03-27 | 1.97 |
| 2019-12-27 | 1.54 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.34 |
| 2019-06-28 | 1.36 |
| 2019-03-29 | 1.11 |
| 2018-12-28 | 1.19 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.45 |
| 2018-06-29 | 1.45 |
| 2018-03-30 | 1.49 |
| 2017-12-29 | 1.48 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.56 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.60 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.63 |
| 2016-12-30 | 1.67 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.61 |
| 2016-07-01 | 1.62 |
| 2016-04-01 | 1.60 |
| 2016-01-01 | 1.67 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.58 |
| 2015-06-26 | 1.58 |
| 2015-03-27 | 1.63 |
| 2014-12-26 | 1.57 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.58 |
| 2014-06-27 | 1.66 |
| 2014-03-28 | 1.77 |
| 2013-12-27 | 1.76 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.07 |
| 2013-06-28 | 2.13 |
| 2013-03-29 | 2.13 |
| 2012-12-28 | 2.03 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.99 |
| 2012-06-29 | 2.10 |
| 2012-03-30 | 1.79 |
| 2011-12-30 | 1.56 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.53 |
| 2011-07-01 | 1.47 |
| 2011-04-01 | 1.97 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.26 |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.23 |
| 2010-07-02 | 2.03 |
| 2010-04-02 | 2.00 |
| 2010-01-01 | 1.91 |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.17 |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.03 |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.02 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.80 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.74 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.74 |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.69 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.78 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.83 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.82 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.81 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.75 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.71 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.71 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.71 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.70 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.69 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.65 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.60 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.58 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.76 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.71 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.65 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.59 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.42 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.34 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.39 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.32 |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.31 |
