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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.35

Is Microsoft Corporation’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

Microsoft Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.35 is 24% below its 5-year average of 1.78, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.27–2.49).

The quick ratio (acid-test) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is 1.35 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 3.05% (1.31).

MSFT Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

MSFT Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.35+6.30% 1Y
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MSFT Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

MSFT Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

MSFT Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

1.35

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

1.31

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

1.53

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

1.78

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

2.15

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

2.25

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

2.18

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+3.05%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-11.76%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-24.02%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-37.13%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-39.93%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-38.09%

MSFT Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)1.351.311.531.78
Apple Inc. (AAPL)$4.27T0.860.840.880.90
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL)$4.41T2.011.922.072.38
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)$2.63T0.880.880.830.85
Oracle Corporation (ORCL)$591.83B0.750.731.001.55
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM)$143.61B0.760.910.981.04

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

1.35

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

1.35

Includes inventory

Microsoft Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition

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

Microsoft Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for MSFT stock is 1.35.
Is Microsoft Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Microsoft Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.35 is 24% below its 5-year average of 1.78, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.27–2.49).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for MSFT stock is 1.31.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for MSFT stock is 1.53.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for MSFT stock is 1.78.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for MSFT stock is 2.15.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for MSFT stock is 2.25.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for MSFT stock is 2.18.

Microsoft Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2025-06-301.35
2024-06-301.27
2023-06-301.75
2022-06-301.75
2021-06-302.05
2020-06-302.49
2019-06-302.50
2018-06-302.86
2017-06-302.88
2016-06-302.31
2015-06-302.41
2014-06-302.45
2013-06-302.66
2012-06-302.57
2011-06-302.56
2010-06-302.10
2009-06-301.80
2008-06-301.41
2007-06-301.64
2006-06-302.12
2005-06-302.86
2004-06-304.69
2003-06-304.17
2002-06-303.76
2001-06-304.23
2000-06-303.11
1999-06-302.47
1998-06-302.77
1997-06-302.87
1996-06-303.23