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 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)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | — | 1.35 | 1.31 | 1.53 | 1.78 |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.88 | 0.90 |
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $4.41T | 2.01 | 1.92 | 2.07 | 2.38 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.83 | 0.85 |
| Oracle Corporation (ORCL) | $591.83B | 0.75 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 1.55 |
| Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) | $143.61B | 0.76 | 0.91 | 0.98 | 1.04 |
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
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 1.35 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.27 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.75 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.75 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.05 |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.49 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.50 |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.86 |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.88 |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.31 |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.41 |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.45 |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.66 |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.57 |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.56 |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.10 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.80 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.41 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.64 |
| 2006-06-30 | 2.12 |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.86 |
| 2004-06-30 | 4.69 |
| 2003-06-30 | 4.17 |
| 2002-06-30 | 3.76 |
| 2001-06-30 | 4.23 |
| 2000-06-30 | 3.11 |
| 1999-06-30 | 2.47 |
| 1998-06-30 | 2.77 |
| 1997-06-30 | 2.87 |
| 1996-06-30 | 3.23 |