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 0.74 is 27% below its 5-year average of 1.01, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.52–2.05).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 4.46% above its 12-month average of 0.71.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2026 (2026-05-31): 0.74.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.74
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.71
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.65
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.01
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.95
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.46%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.36%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-26.52%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.46%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.63
median of 52 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+18.22%
vs the sector median at left
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
Market Cap
$6.37B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.71
3Y Avg
0.65
5Y Avg
1.01
Market Cap
$6.34B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.33
TTM Avg
0.31
3Y Avg
0.28
5Y Avg
0.29
Market Cap
$6.53B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.43
TTM Avg
0.46
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.53
Market Cap
$5.51B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.82
TTM Avg
1.84
3Y Avg
1.67
5Y Avg
1.65
Market Cap
$7.24B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.42
TTM Avg
2.31
3Y Avg
3.20
5Y Avg
2.73
Market Cap
$7.26B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.31
TTM Avg
0.31
3Y Avg
0.30
5Y Avg
0.29
Market Cap
$7.32B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.72
TTM Avg
0.56
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.53
Market Cap
$7.80B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.34
TTM Avg
1.34
3Y Avg
1.17
5Y Avg
1.17
Market Cap
$3.48B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.87
TTM Avg
5.64
3Y Avg
5.05
5Y Avg
4.28
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) | $6.37B | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.65 | 1.01 |
| Campbell Soup Company (CPB)vs › | $6.34B | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.29 |
| Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM)vs › | $6.53B | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.53 |
| e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (ELF)vs › | $5.51B | 1.82 | 1.84 | 1.67 | 1.65 |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $7.24B | 1.42 | 2.31 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $7.26B | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.32B | 0.72 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.53 |
| Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)vs › | $7.80B | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $3.48B | 5.87 | 5.64 | 5.05 | 4.28 |
| Stride, Inc. (LRN)vs › | $3.45B | 5.81 | 5.54 | 4.84 | 4.18 |
Quick Ratio
0.74
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.42
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 0.74 |
| 2026-02-22 | 0.69 |
| 2025-11-23 | 0.64 |
| 2025-08-24 | 0.77 |
| 2025-05-25 | 0.68 |
| 2025-02-23 | 0.58 |
| 2024-11-24 | 0.53 |
| 2024-08-25 | 0.54 |
| 2024-05-26 | 0.59 |
| 2024-02-25 | 0.52 |
| 2023-11-26 | 0.57 |
| 2023-08-27 | 0.76 |
| 2023-05-31 | 0.88 |
| 2023-02-26 | 1.57 |
| 2022-11-27 | 1.07 |
| 2022-08-28 | 1.27 |
| 2022-05-31 | 1.55 |
| 2022-02-27 | 1.59 |
| 2021-11-28 | 1.59 |
| 2021-08-29 | 1.95 |
| 2021-05-31 | 2.05 |
| 2021-02-28 | 2.01 |
| 2020-11-29 | 1.88 |
| 2020-08-30 | 2.58 |
| 2020-05-31 | 1.77 |
| 2020-02-23 | 0.84 |
| 2019-11-24 | 0.70 |
| 2019-08-25 | 0.81 |
| 2019-05-31 | 0.84 |
| 2019-02-24 | 0.72 |
| 2018-11-25 | 0.73 |
| 2018-08-26 | 1.04 |
| 2018-05-31 | 0.73 |
| 2018-02-25 | 0.63 |
| 2017-11-26 | 0.53 |
| 2017-08-27 | 0.67 |
| 2017-05-31 | 0.60 |
| 2017-02-26 | 0.59 |
| 2016-11-27 | 0.53 |
| 2016-08-31 | 0.69 |
| 2016-05-31 | 0.69 |
| 2016-02-29 | 0.87 |
| 2015-11-30 | 0.00 |
| 2015-08-31 | 0.00 |
| 2015-05-31 | 0.68 |