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 0.45 is 16% below its 5-year average of 0.53, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.40–0.68).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 1.37% above its 12-month average of 0.44.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.45
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.49
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.66
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.26
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.42
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.37%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-8.84%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-16.07%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-32.16%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-64.55%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-68.54%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.19
median of 43 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-62.41%
vs the sector median at left
The Mosaic Company
Market Cap
$7.03B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.45
TTM Avg
0.44
3Y Avg
0.49
5Y Avg
0.53
Market Cap
$7.15B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.16
TTM Avg
1.13
3Y Avg
1.12
5Y Avg
1.15
Market Cap
$7.36B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
6.67
TTM Avg
6.15
3Y Avg
8.63
5Y Avg
11.27
Market Cap
$7.41B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.41
TTM Avg
2.27
3Y Avg
2.10
5Y Avg
2.26
Market Cap
$9.56B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.98
TTM Avg
1.09
3Y Avg
1.12
5Y Avg
1.12
Market Cap
$3.95B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.34
TTM Avg
1.39
3Y Avg
1.35
5Y Avg
1.44
Market Cap
$11.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.87
TTM Avg
0.86
3Y Avg
0.85
5Y Avg
0.92
Market Cap
$12.42B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.91
TTM Avg
1.06
3Y Avg
1.20
5Y Avg
1.12
Market Cap
$995.36M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
32.69
TTM Avg
24.22
3Y Avg
19.49
5Y Avg
16.17
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mosaic Company (MOS) | $7.03B | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.53 |
| Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)vs › | $7.15B | 1.16 | 1.13 | 1.12 | 1.15 |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs › | $7.36B | 6.67 | 6.15 | 8.63 | 11.27 |
| First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG)vs › | $7.41B | 2.41 | 2.27 | 2.10 | 2.26 |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $9.56B | 0.98 | 1.09 | 1.12 | 1.12 |
| Griffon Corporation (GFF)vs › | $3.95B | 1.34 | 1.39 | 1.35 | 1.44 |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $11.94B | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.92 |
| United States Steel Corporation (X)vs › | $12.42B | 0.91 | 1.06 | 1.20 | 1.12 |
| Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)vs › | $995.36M | 32.69 | 24.22 | 19.49 | 16.17 |
| RPM International Inc. (RPM)vs › | $13.68B | 1.16 | 1.30 | 1.33 | 1.27 |
Quick Ratio
0.45
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.32
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 | 0.45 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.40 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.44 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.58 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.49 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.65 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.70 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.89 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.77 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.80 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.51 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.90 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.88 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.03 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.01 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.10 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.32 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.45 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.85 |
| 2015-03-31 | 2.30 |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.19 |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.70 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.88 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.73 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.04 |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.68 |
| 2013-05-31 | 3.02 |
| 2013-02-28 | 3.11 |
| 2012-11-30 | 3.04 |
| 2012-08-31 | 3.02 |
| 2012-05-31 | 2.79 |
| 2012-02-29 | 2.85 |
| 2011-11-30 | 2.46 |
| 2011-08-31 | 3.00 |
| 2011-05-31 | 2.81 |
| 2011-02-28 | 2.97 |
| 2010-11-30 | 2.81 |
| 2010-08-31 | 2.69 |
| 2010-05-31 | 3.05 |
| 2010-02-28 | 3.14 |
| 2009-11-30 | 2.16 |
| 2009-08-31 | 3.01 |
| 2009-05-31 | 2.58 |
| 2009-02-28 | 3.08 |
| 2008-11-30 | 2.52 |
| 2008-08-31 | 1.60 |
| 2008-05-31 | 1.58 |
| 2008-02-29 | 1.18 |
| 2007-11-30 | 0.98 |
| 2007-08-31 | 0.84 |
| 2007-05-31 | 0.72 |
| 2007-02-28 | 0.97 |
| 2006-11-30 | 0.79 |
| 2006-08-31 | 0.66 |
| 2006-05-31 | 0.73 |
| 2006-02-28 | 0.69 |
| 2005-11-30 | 0.78 |
| 2005-08-31 | 0.91 |
| 2005-05-31 | 0.85 |
| 2005-02-28 | 0.82 |
| 2004-11-30 | 0.67 |
| 2004-08-31 | 0.67 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.66 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.96 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.13 |
