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 2.80 is 19% below its 5-year average of 3.47, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.51–4.24).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 3.25% below its 12-month average of 2.89.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2.80
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
2.89
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
3.23
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
3.47
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
3.20
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
3.25
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
3.38
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.25%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-13.37%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-19.26%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-12.39%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-13.96%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-17.23%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.57
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+391.34%
vs the sector median at left
Monster Beverage Corporation
Market Cap
$94.26B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.80
TTM Avg
2.89
3Y Avg
3.23
5Y Avg
3.47
Market Cap
$79.53B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.39
TTM Avg
0.43
3Y Avg
0.43
5Y Avg
0.45
Market Cap
$114.07B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.49
TTM Avg
0.44
3Y Avg
0.49
5Y Avg
0.52
Market Cap
$73.06B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.64
TTM Avg
0.61
3Y Avg
0.67
5Y Avg
0.66
Market Cap
$65.62B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.36
TTM Avg
0.34
3Y Avg
0.32
5Y Avg
0.31
Market Cap
$48.51B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.60
TTM Avg
0.61
3Y Avg
0.66
5Y Avg
0.70
Market Cap
$42.34B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.43
TTM Avg
0.38
3Y Avg
0.33
5Y Avg
0.31
Market Cap
$40.76B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.70
TTM Avg
0.69
3Y Avg
0.70
5Y Avg
0.75
Market Cap
$38.20B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
11.20
TTM Avg
6.00
3Y Avg
3.45
5Y Avg
2.58
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $94.26B | 2.80 | 2.89 | 3.23 | 3.47 |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)vs › | $79.53B | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.45 |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO)vs › | $114.07B | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.52 |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)vs › | $73.06B | 0.64 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.66 |
| Target Corporation (TGT)vs › | $65.62B | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.31 |
| Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (CCEP)vs › | $48.51B | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.70 |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $42.34B | 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.33 | 0.31 |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $40.76B | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.75 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $38.20B | 11.20 | 6.00 | 3.45 | 2.58 |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $36.94B | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.77 | 0.71 |
Quick Ratio
2.80
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
3.70
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 2.80 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.15 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.74 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.00 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.78 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.65 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.51 |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.69 |
| 2024-03-31 | 4.15 |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.97 |
| 2023-09-30 | 3.76 |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.14 |
| 2023-03-31 | 3.70 |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.82 |
| 2022-09-30 | 3.42 |
| 2022-06-30 | 3.48 |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.76 |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.24 |
| 2021-09-30 | 4.20 |
| 2021-06-30 | 4.02 |
| 2021-03-31 | 3.89 |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.74 |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.24 |
| 2020-06-30 | 3.01 |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.42 |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.96 |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.86 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.87 |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.55 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.54 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.88 |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.53 |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.31 |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.27 |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.88 |
| 2017-06-30 | 3.01 |
| 2017-03-31 | 3.08 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.70 |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.92 |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.25 |
| 2016-03-31 | 6.71 |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.39 |
| 2015-09-30 | 7.12 |
| 2015-06-30 | 7.61 |
| 2015-03-31 | 2.99 |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.16 |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.81 |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.16 |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.03 |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.04 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.35 |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.49 |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.19 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.19 |
| 2012-09-30 | 2.95 |
| 2012-06-30 | 4.05 |
| 2012-03-31 | 3.84 |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.86 |
| 2011-09-30 | 5.27 |
| 2011-06-30 | 5.54 |
| 2011-03-31 | 5.04 |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.78 |
| 2010-09-30 | 4.96 |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.96 |
| 2010-03-31 | 4.28 |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.70 |
| 2009-09-30 | 4.31 |
| 2009-06-30 | 4.53 |
| 2009-03-31 | 3.88 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.38 |
| 2008-09-30 | 4.15 |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.95 |
| 2008-03-31 | 2.79 |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.08 |
| 2007-09-30 | 3.75 |
| 2007-06-30 | 2.82 |
| 2007-03-31 | 3.05 |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.15 |
| 2006-09-30 | 2.08 |
| 2006-06-30 | 2.99 |
| 2006-03-31 | 3.12 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.30 |
| 2005-09-30 | 2.69 |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.23 |
| 2005-03-31 | 2.02 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.03 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.50 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.27 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.17 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.18 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.12 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.48 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.56 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.47 |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.29 |