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 1.51 is 32% below its 5-year average of 2.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.44–2.94).
As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, April 30, 2026. 31.34% below its 12-month average of 2.20.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.51
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
2.20
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.11
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.22
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.13
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-31.34%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-28.46%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-31.77%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-28.93%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY
1.58
median of 177 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-4.33%
vs the sector median at left
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Market Cap
$54.46B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.51
TTM Avg
2.20
3Y Avg
2.11
5Y Avg
2.22
Market Cap
$55.25B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.39
TTM Avg
1.58
3Y Avg
1.92
5Y Avg
2.10
Market Cap
$55.34B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.09
TTM Avg
2.40
3Y Avg
2.49
5Y Avg
2.58
Market Cap
$52.42B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.05
TTM Avg
1.00
3Y Avg
1.15
5Y Avg
1.37
Market Cap
$49.98B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
9.79
TTM Avg
10.50
3Y Avg
7.51
5Y Avg
7.51
Market Cap
$59.24B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.03
TTM Avg
1.06
3Y Avg
1.07
5Y Avg
1.06
Market Cap
$59.36B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.18
TTM Avg
3.80
3Y Avg
3.84
5Y Avg
3.75
Market Cap
$48.59B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.91
TTM Avg
1.95
3Y Avg
1.93
5Y Avg
1.91
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) | $54.46B | 1.51 | 2.20 | 2.11 | 2.22 |
| Teradyne, Inc. (TER)vs › | $54.78B | 1.41 | 1.63 | 1.81 | 2.08 |
| Coherent, Inc. (COHR)vs › | $55.25B | 1.39 | 1.58 | 1.92 | 2.10 |
| Ciena Corporation (CIEN)vs › | $55.34B | 2.09 | 2.40 | 2.49 | 2.58 |
| Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)vs › | $52.42B | 1.05 | 1.00 | 1.15 | 1.37 |
| Astera Labs, Inc. Common Stock (ALAB)vs › | $49.98B | 9.79 | 10.50 | 7.51 | 7.51 |
| TE Connectivity plc (TEL)vs › | $59.24B | 1.03 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.06 |
| Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE)vs › | $59.36B | 3.18 | 3.80 | 3.84 | 3.75 |
| United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)vs › | $48.59B | 1.91 | 1.95 | 1.93 | 1.91 |
| Garmin Ltd. (GRMN)vs › | $46.88B | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.39 | 2.36 |
Quick Ratio
1.51
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.35
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 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 |