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 1.62 is 26% below its 5-year average of 2.18, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.44–2.94).
As of the fiscal period ended Friday, July 31, 2026. 17.86% below its 12-month average of 1.98.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-07-31): 1.62.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.62
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.98
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.03
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.18
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.12
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-17.86%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-20.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-25.68%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-23.41%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY
1.59
median of 193 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+2.07%
vs the sector median at left
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Market Cap
$56.57B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.62
TTM Avg
1.98
3Y Avg
2.03
5Y Avg
2.18
Market Cap
$56.60B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.81
TTM Avg
1.95
3Y Avg
1.93
5Y Avg
1.91
Market Cap
$56.31B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.36
TTM Avg
1.49
3Y Avg
1.49
5Y Avg
1.54
Market Cap
$57.68B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
4.03
TTM Avg
6.34
3Y Avg
3.66
5Y Avg
3.48
Market Cap
$59.14B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.62
TTM Avg
4.13
3Y Avg
4.51
5Y Avg
4.42
Market Cap
$59.35B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.23
TTM Avg
1.06
3Y Avg
1.07
5Y Avg
1.06
Market Cap
$59.37B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.52
TTM Avg
1.46
3Y Avg
1.63
5Y Avg
2.07
Market Cap
$52.92B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.21
TTM Avg
1.00
3Y Avg
1.15
5Y Avg
1.37
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) | $56.57B | 1.62 | 1.98 | 2.03 | 2.18 |
| United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)vs › | $56.60B | 1.81 | 1.95 | 1.93 | 1.91 |
| NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI)vs › | $56.31B | 1.36 | 1.49 | 1.49 | 1.54 |
| Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS)vs › | $57.68B | 4.03 | 6.34 | 3.66 | 3.48 |
| Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR)vs › | $59.14B | 3.62 | 4.13 | 4.51 | 4.42 |
| TE Connectivity plc (TEL)vs › | $59.35B | 1.23 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.06 |
| Coherent, Inc. (COHR)vs › | $59.37B | 1.52 | 1.46 | 1.63 | 2.07 |
| Teradyne, Inc. (TER)vs › | $59.99B | 1.76 | 1.63 | 1.81 | 2.08 |
| Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)vs › | $52.92B | 1.21 | 1.00 | 1.15 | 1.37 |
| Garmin Ltd. (GRMN)vs › | $52.47B | 2.08 | 2.58 | 2.39 | 2.36 |
Quick Ratio
1.62
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.02
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 1.62 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1.51 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2.02 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1.78 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2.94 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2.75 |
| 2025-01-31 | 2.26 |
| 2024-10-31 | 2.27 |
| 2024-07-31 | 1.52 |
| 2024-04-30 | 1.48 |
| 2024-01-31 | 1.44 |
| 2023-10-31 | 1.87 |
| 2023-07-31 | 2.93 |
| 2023-04-30 | 2.68 |
| 2023-01-31 | 2.45 |
| 2022-10-31 | 2.40 |
| 2022-07-31 | 2.38 |
| 2022-04-30 | 2.26 |
| 2022-01-31 | 2.39 |
| 2021-10-31 | 2.34 |
| 2021-07-31 | 2.55 |
| 2021-04-30 | 2.29 |
| 2021-01-31 | 2.50 |
| 2020-10-31 | 2.42 |
| 2020-07-31 | 2.54 |
| 2020-04-30 | 2.67 |
| 2020-01-31 | 2.64 |
| 2019-10-31 | 2.50 |
| 2019-07-31 | 1.56 |
| 2019-04-30 | 1.46 |
| 2019-01-31 | 1.36 |
| 2018-10-31 | 1.20 |
| 2018-07-31 | 1.75 |
| 2018-04-30 | 1.67 |
| 2018-01-31 | 1.88 |
| 2017-10-31 | 1.94 |
| 2017-07-31 | 2.04 |
| 2017-04-30 | 1.97 |
| 2017-01-31 | 2.44 |
| 2016-10-31 | 2.14 |
| 2016-07-31 | 2.05 |
| 2016-04-30 | 1.94 |
| 2016-01-31 | 1.90 |
| 2015-10-31 | 1.59 |
| 2015-07-31 | 2.43 |
| 2015-04-30 | 2.30 |
| 2015-01-31 | 2.02 |
| 2014-10-31 | 1.76 |
| 2014-07-31 | 0.86 |
| 2014-04-30 | 0.79 |
| 2014-01-31 | 0.77 |
| 2013-10-31 | 0.84 |
| 2013-07-31 | 0.00 |
| 2013-04-30 | 0.00 |
| 2013-01-31 | 0.00 |