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 1.84 is 20% below its 5-year average of 2.29, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.10–2.84).
As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, July 2, 2026. 7.72% below its 12-month average of 1.99.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-07-02): 1.84.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.84
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.21
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.29
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.21
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.11
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.11
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-7.72%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-16.90%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-19.60%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-16.76%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-12.81%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-12.84%
SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES
1.27
median of 149 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+44.77%
vs the sector median at left
National CineMedia, Inc.
Market Cap
$201.15M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.84
TTM Avg
1.99
3Y Avg
2.21
5Y Avg
2.29
Market Cap
$192.39M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.98
TTM Avg
2.77
3Y Avg
2.07
5Y Avg
2.81
Market Cap
$228.08M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.34
TTM Avg
1.48
3Y Avg
1.43
5Y Avg
2.15
Market Cap
$173.42M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.78
TTM Avg
1.44
3Y Avg
1.77
5Y Avg
1.92
Market Cap
$157.61M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.36
TTM Avg
0.39
3Y Avg
0.39
5Y Avg
0.39
Market Cap
$154.28M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.11
TTM Avg
0.78
3Y Avg
0.81
5Y Avg
0.78
Market Cap
$253.41M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.15
TTM Avg
1.04
3Y Avg
4.89
5Y Avg
4.76
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) | $201.15M | 1.84 | 1.99 | 2.21 | 2.29 |
| Crexendo, Inc. (CXDO)vs › | $192.39M | 1.98 | 2.77 | 2.07 | 2.81 |
| The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP)vs › | $228.08M | 1.34 | 1.48 | 1.43 | 2.15 |
| RADCOM Ltd. (RDCM)vs › | $174.16M | 6.17 | 4.94 | 4.63 | 4.86 |
| CuriosityStream Inc. (CURI)vs › | $173.42M | 0.78 | 1.44 | 1.77 | 1.92 |
| Angi Inc. (ANGI)vs › | $238.04M | 1.20 | 1.90 | 1.85 | 2.28 |
| Charter Communications, Inc. Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (CHTRP)vs › | $157.61M | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 |
| Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (LEE)vs › | $154.28M | 1.11 | 0.78 | 0.81 | 0.78 |
| TechTarget, Inc. (TTGT)vs › | $253.41M | 1.15 | 1.04 | 4.89 | 4.76 |
| TJGC Group Limited (TJGC)vs › | $146.67M | 1.08 | 4.08 | 3.58 | 3.08 |
Quick Ratio
1.84
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.84
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | 1.84 |
| 2026-04-02 | 1.82 |
| 2026-01-01 | 2.42 |
| 2025-09-25 | 1.90 |
| 2025-06-26 | 1.74 |
| 2025-03-27 | 2.29 |
| 2024-12-26 | 2.42 |
| 2024-09-26 | 2.46 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2.45 |
| 2024-03-28 | 2.76 |
| 2023-12-28 | 2.46 |
| 2023-09-28 | 2.00 |
| 2023-06-29 | 2.43 |
| 2023-03-30 | 0.10 |
| 2022-12-29 | 0.14 |
| 2022-09-29 | 0.47 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.84 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2.27 |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.50 |
| 2021-07-01 | 3.29 |
| 2021-04-01 | 4.54 |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.00 |
| 2020-09-24 | 4.63 |
| 2020-06-25 | 4.39 |
| 2020-03-26 | 4.08 |
| 2019-12-26 | 2.13 |
| 2019-09-26 | 1.80 |
| 2019-06-27 | 2.09 |
| 2019-03-28 | 2.48 |
| 2018-12-27 | 2.18 |
| 2018-09-27 | 1.91 |
| 2018-06-28 | 2.06 |
| 2018-03-29 | 2.43 |
| 2017-12-28 | 1.94 |
| 2017-09-28 | 1.76 |
| 2017-06-29 | 1.94 |
| 2017-03-30 | 2.32 |
| 2016-12-29 | 1.83 |
| 2016-09-29 | 1.72 |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.11 |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.34 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.63 |
| 2015-10-01 | 1.52 |
| 2015-07-02 | 1.66 |
| 2015-04-02 | 1.98 |
| 2015-01-01 | 2.03 |
| 2014-09-25 | 1.46 |
| 2014-06-26 | 1.69 |
| 2014-03-27 | 2.33 |
| 2013-12-26 | 2.02 |
| 2013-09-26 | 1.73 |
| 2013-06-27 | 1.93 |
| 2013-03-28 | 2.57 |
| 2012-12-27 | 2.42 |
| 2012-09-27 | 1.94 |
| 2012-06-28 | 2.03 |
| 2012-03-29 | 2.64 |
| 2011-12-29 | 1.58 |
| 2011-09-29 | 1.48 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.58 |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.08 |
| 2010-12-30 | 1.68 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.27 |
| 2010-07-01 | 2.48 |
| 2010-04-01 | 3.99 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.99 |
| 2009-10-01 | 2.23 |
| 2009-07-02 | 2.67 |
| 2009-04-02 | 2.70 |
| 2009-01-01 | 2.31 |
| 2008-09-25 | 2.67 |
| 2008-06-26 | 2.58 |
| 2008-03-27 | 2.34 |
| 2007-12-27 | 2.12 |
| 2007-09-27 | 1.65 |
| 2007-06-28 | 1.87 |
| 2007-03-29 | 2.81 |
| 2006-12-28 | 0.97 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.00 |
