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 0.42 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.43, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.21–0.70).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 0.33% below its 12-month average of 0.42.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.42
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.42
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.38
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.43
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.51
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+9.68%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-3.01%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-4.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-15.35%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-18.09%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.57
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-26.31%
vs the sector median at left
Altria Group, Inc.
Market Cap
$121.89B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.42
TTM Avg
0.42
3Y Avg
0.38
5Y Avg
0.43
Market Cap
$91.43B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.15
TTM Avg
2.90
3Y Avg
3.40
5Y Avg
3.60
Market Cap
$157.73B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.57
TTM Avg
0.55
3Y Avg
0.52
5Y Avg
0.55
Market Cap
$77.69B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.39
TTM Avg
0.43
3Y Avg
0.43
5Y Avg
0.45
Market Cap
$72.62B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.64
TTM Avg
0.61
3Y Avg
0.67
5Y Avg
0.66
Market Cap
$62.16B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.36
TTM Avg
0.34
3Y Avg
0.32
5Y Avg
0.31
Market Cap
$46.59B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.60
TTM Avg
0.61
3Y Avg
0.66
5Y Avg
0.70
Market Cap
$41.41B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $121.89B | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.38 | 0.43 |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $91.43B | 3.15 | 2.90 | 3.40 | 3.60 |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD)vs › | $157.73B | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.55 |
| Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)vs › | $77.69B | 0.39 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.45 |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL)vs › | $72.62B | 0.64 | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.66 |
| Target Corporation (TGT)vs › | $62.16B | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.31 |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)vs › | $186.65B | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.68 |
| Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC (CCEP)vs › | $46.59B | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.70 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vs › | $41.41B | 11.20 | 6.00 | 3.45 | 2.58 |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $40.38B | 0.43 | 0.38 | 0.33 | 0.31 |
Quick Ratio
0.42
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.61
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 | 0.42 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.24 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.47 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.39 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.30 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.30 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.36 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.39 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.21 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.27 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.36 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.35 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.60 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.41 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.61 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.55 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.53 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.27 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.28 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.39 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.09 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.36 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.31 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.34 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.47 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.48 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.54 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.43 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.59 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.69 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.73 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.45 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.43 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.40 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.35 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.53 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.45 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.58 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.59 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.59 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.49 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.40 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.44 |
