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 0.57 is 14% above its 5-year average of 0.50, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.40–0.65).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, July 5, 2026. 1.41% above its 12-month average of 0.56.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-07-05): 0.57.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.57
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.56
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.51
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.54
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.63
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.68
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.41%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+12.75%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+13.50%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+5.12%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-9.12%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-15.51%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.90
median of 288 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-36.35%
vs the sector median at left
Jack in the Box Inc.
Market Cap
$239.56M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.57
TTM Avg
0.56
3Y Avg
0.51
5Y Avg
0.50
Market Cap
$246.30M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.21
TTM Avg
0.16
3Y Avg
0.18
5Y Avg
0.29
Market Cap
$256.92M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.64
TTM Avg
0.76
3Y Avg
0.74
5Y Avg
0.69
Market Cap
$258.94M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.63
TTM Avg
1.86
3Y Avg
1.76
5Y Avg
1.71
Market Cap
$216.34M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.67
TTM Avg
0.84
3Y Avg
0.92
5Y Avg
0.92
Market Cap
$270.34M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.20
TTM Avg
0.28
3Y Avg
0.29
5Y Avg
0.53
Market Cap
$209.92M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.99
TTM Avg
1.25
3Y Avg
1.28
5Y Avg
1.22
Market Cap
$274.67M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.59
TTM Avg
0.51
3Y Avg
0.67
5Y Avg
0.68
Market Cap
$275.38M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.27
TTM Avg
2.08
3Y Avg
1.75
5Y Avg
1.66
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) | $239.56M | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.51 | 0.50 |
| Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)vs › | $246.30M | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.29 |
| Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NEGG)vs › | $256.92M | 0.64 | 0.76 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Escalade, Incorporated (ESCA)vs › | $258.94M | 1.63 | 1.86 | 1.76 | 1.71 |
| The Lovesac Company (LOVE)vs › | $216.34M | 0.67 | 0.84 | 0.92 | 0.92 |
| Portillo's Inc. (PTLO)vs › | $270.34M | 0.20 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.53 |
| Lifetime Brands, Inc. (LCUT)vs › | $209.92M | 0.99 | 1.25 | 1.28 | 1.22 |
| ECARX Holdings, Inc. (ECX)vs › | $274.67M | 0.59 | 0.51 | 0.67 | 0.68 |
| Strattec Security Corporation (STRT)vs › | $275.38M | 2.27 | 2.08 | 1.75 | 1.66 |
| American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT)vs › | $203.87M | 1.97 | 2.10 | 2.21 | 2.31 |
Quick Ratio
0.57
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.58
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-05 | 0.57 |
| 2026-04-12 | 0.64 |
| 2026-01-18 | 0.65 |
| 2025-09-28 | 0.50 |
| 2025-07-06 | 0.45 |
| 2025-04-13 | 0.46 |
| 2025-01-19 | 0.49 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.41 |
| 2024-07-07 | 0.42 |
| 2024-04-14 | 0.43 |
| 2024-01-21 | 0.43 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.58 |
| 2023-07-09 | 0.56 |
| 2023-04-16 | 0.49 |
| 2023-01-22 | 0.56 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2022-07-10 | 0.43 |
| 2022-04-17 | 0.40 |
| 2022-01-23 | 0.58 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2021-07-04 | 0.57 |
| 2021-04-11 | 0.69 |
| 2021-01-17 | 1.20 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.98 |
| 2020-07-05 | 0.87 |
| 2020-04-12 | 0.76 |
| 2020-01-19 | 0.37 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.43 |
| 2019-07-07 | 0.48 |
| 2019-04-14 | 0.57 |
| 2019-01-20 | 0.50 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2018-07-08 | 0.82 |
| 2018-04-15 | 0.85 |
| 2018-01-21 | 1.52 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2017-07-09 | 0.63 |
| 2017-04-16 | 0.44 |
| 2017-01-22 | 0.43 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2016-07-03 | 0.58 |
| 2016-04-10 | 0.58 |
| 2016-01-17 | 0.48 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2015-07-05 | 0.76 |
| 2015-04-12 | 0.80 |
| 2015-01-18 | 0.75 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2014-07-06 | 0.92 |
| 2014-04-13 | 0.80 |
| 2014-01-19 | 0.61 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2013-07-07 | 0.77 |
| 2013-04-14 | 0.78 |
| 2013-01-20 | 0.68 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.81 |
| 2012-07-08 | 0.88 |
| 2012-04-15 | 0.91 |
| 2012-01-22 | 0.89 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.76 |
| 2011-07-10 | 0.81 |
| 2011-04-17 | 0.79 |
| 2011-01-23 | 0.78 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.84 |
| 2010-07-04 | 0.93 |
| 2010-04-11 | 0.85 |
| 2010-01-17 | 0.74 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.78 |
| 2009-07-05 | 0.91 |
| 2009-04-12 | 0.94 |
| 2009-01-18 | 0.91 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.97 |
| 2008-07-06 | 0.69 |
| 2008-04-13 | 0.61 |
| 2008-01-20 | 0.58 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.55 |
| 2007-07-08 | 0.85 |
| 2007-04-15 | 0.79 |
| 2007-01-21 | 1.75 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.07 |
| 2006-07-09 | 1.11 |
| 2006-04-16 | 1.07 |
| 2006-01-22 | 0.87 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.89 |
| 2005-07-10 | 0.72 |
| 2005-04-17 | 0.78 |
| 2005-01-23 | 0.78 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.75 |
| 2004-07-04 | 0.71 |
| 2004-04-11 | 0.69 |
| 2004-01-18 | 0.55 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2003-07-06 | 0.41 |
| 2003-04-13 | 0.35 |
| 2003-01-19 | 0.32 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.25 |
