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 1.11 is 43% above its 5-year average of 0.78, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.69–1.11).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, June 28, 2026. 25.57% above its 12-month average of 0.88.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-06-28): 1.11.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.11
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.80
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.78
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.79
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.81
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.76
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+25.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+39.25%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+42.70%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+40.87%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+37.11%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+45.38%
SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES
1.28
median of 125 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-13.25%
vs the sector median at left
Lee Enterprises, Incorporated
Market Cap
$154.94M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.11
TTM Avg
0.88
3Y Avg
0.80
5Y Avg
0.78
Market Cap
$158.76M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.36
TTM Avg
0.39
3Y Avg
0.39
5Y Avg
0.39
Market Cap
$173.42M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.78
TTM Avg
1.44
3Y Avg
1.77
5Y Avg
1.92
Market Cap
$131.67M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$192.06M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.98
TTM Avg
2.77
3Y Avg
2.07
5Y Avg
2.81
Market Cap
$200.08M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.84
TTM Avg
2.42
3Y Avg
2.43
5Y Avg
1.94
Market Cap
$109.37M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.35
TTM Avg
0.21
3Y Avg
1.47
5Y Avg
1.47
Market Cap
$88.19M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.37
TTM Avg
3.14
3Y Avg
3.14
5Y Avg
3.14
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE) | $154.94M | 1.11 | 0.88 | 0.80 | 0.78 |
| Charter Communications, Inc. Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (CHTRP)vs › | $158.76M | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 |
| CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI)vs › | $173.42M | 0.78 | 1.44 | 1.77 | 1.92 |
| RADCOM Ltd. (RDCM)vs › | $174.75M | 6.17 | 4.94 | 4.63 | 4.86 |
| WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. (SAIQ)vs › | $131.67M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Crexendo, Inc. (CXDO)vs › | $192.06M | 1.98 | 2.77 | 2.07 | 2.81 |
| National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI)vs › | $200.08M | 1.84 | 2.42 | 2.43 | 1.94 |
| GIBO Holdings Limited (GIBO)vs › | $109.37M | 0.35 | 0.21 | 1.47 | 1.47 |
| Liberty Capital Corporation (GLIBK)vs › | $88.19M | 3.37 | 3.14 | 3.14 | 3.14 |
| Liberty Capital Corporation (GLIBA)vs › | $86.24M | 3.37 | 3.14 | 3.14 | 3.14 |
Quick Ratio
1.11
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.17
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-28 | 1.11 |
| 2026-03-29 | 1.09 |
| 2025-12-28 | 0.70 |
| 2025-09-28 | 0.75 |
| 2025-06-29 | 0.78 |
| 2025-03-30 | 0.75 |
| 2024-12-29 | 0.72 |
| 2024-09-29 | 0.80 |
| 2024-06-23 | 0.87 |
| 2024-03-24 | 0.88 |
| 2023-12-24 | 0.87 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.87 |
| 2023-06-25 | 0.81 |
| 2023-03-26 | 0.76 |
| 2022-12-25 | 0.82 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.77 |
| 2022-06-26 | 0.73 |
| 2022-03-27 | 0.69 |
| 2021-12-26 | 0.72 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2021-06-27 | 0.72 |
| 2021-03-28 | 0.69 |
| 2020-12-27 | 0.74 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2020-06-28 | 0.78 |
| 2020-03-29 | 0.92 |
| 2019-12-29 | 0.89 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.93 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.98 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2018-12-30 | 1.06 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.82 |
| 2018-06-24 | 0.73 |
| 2018-03-25 | 0.65 |
| 2017-12-24 | 0.73 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.65 |
| 2017-06-25 | 0.74 |
| 2017-03-26 | 0.70 |
| 2016-12-25 | 0.80 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.74 |
| 2016-06-26 | 0.74 |
| 2016-03-27 | 0.72 |
| 2015-12-27 | 0.79 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.90 |
| 2015-06-28 | 0.73 |
| 2015-03-29 | 0.76 |
| 2014-12-28 | 0.84 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.75 |
| 2014-06-29 | 0.74 |
| 2014-03-30 | 0.93 |
| 2013-12-29 | 1.04 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.82 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.87 |
| 2012-12-30 | 0.98 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.96 |
| 2012-06-24 | 0.83 |
| 2012-03-25 | 0.81 |
| 2011-12-25 | 1.42 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.11 |
| 2011-06-26 | 0.10 |
| 2011-03-27 | 0.56 |
| 2010-12-26 | 0.63 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.59 |
| 2010-06-27 | 0.62 |
| 2010-03-28 | 0.62 |
| 2009-12-27 | 0.64 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2009-06-28 | 0.52 |
| 2009-03-29 | 0.55 |
| 2008-12-28 | 0.10 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.09 |
| 2008-06-29 | 0.20 |
| 2008-03-30 | 0.41 |
| 2007-12-30 | 0.52 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.54 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.62 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.70 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.82 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.71 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.02 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.36 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.73 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.78 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.76 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.75 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.60 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.86 |
