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 0.69 is 32% above its 5-year average of 0.52, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.46–0.69).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 19.09% above its 12-month average of 0.58.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.69.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.69
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.58
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.54
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.59
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.62
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+19.09%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+25.45%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+32.45%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+26.84%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+16.96%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+11.73%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.63
median of 52 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+10.25%
vs the sector median at left
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Market Cap
$32.75B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.69
TTM Avg
0.58
3Y Avg
0.55
5Y Avg
0.52
Market Cap
$34.56B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.66
TTM Avg
0.68
3Y Avg
0.58
5Y Avg
0.65
Market Cap
$34.81B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.90
TTM Avg
0.91
3Y Avg
0.95
5Y Avg
1.05
Market Cap
$29.32B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
0.69
3Y Avg
0.60
5Y Avg
0.62
Market Cap
$27.53B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.31
TTM Avg
0.21
3Y Avg
0.18
5Y Avg
0.17
Market Cap
$38.06B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.77
TTM Avg
0.73
3Y Avg
0.72
5Y Avg
0.75
Market Cap
$41.74B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.86
TTM Avg
0.82
3Y Avg
0.86
5Y Avg
0.85
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) | $32.75B | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.52 |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $34.41B | 0.71 | 0.69 | 0.77 | 0.71 |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $34.56B | 0.66 | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.65 |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs › | $34.81B | 0.90 | 0.91 | 0.95 | 1.05 |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $29.32B | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.60 | 0.62 |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs › | $27.53B | 0.31 | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $38.06B | 0.77 | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.75 |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $38.14B | 0.31 | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.39 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $41.74B | 0.86 | 0.82 | 0.86 | 0.85 |
| Bunge Global S.A. (BG)vs › | $23.39B | 0.64 | 0.99 | 1.01 | 0.95 |
Quick Ratio
0.69
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.91
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 0.69 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.55 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.49 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.55 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.54 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.54 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.46 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.47 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.50 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.48 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.48 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.47 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.49 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.54 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.62 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.74 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.78 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.70 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.80 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.71 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.76 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.82 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.76 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.72 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.62 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.69 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.79 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.69 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.71 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.72 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.69 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.68 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.65 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.67 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.71 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.75 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.80 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.69 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.68 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.71 |
