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 0.15 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.16, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.13–0.21).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 4.13% below its 12-month average of 0.15.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.15.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.15
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.15
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.16
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.16
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.22
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.27
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.13%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.48%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-9.09%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-34.02%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-45.65%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.90
median of 264 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-83.74%
vs the sector median at left
Noodles & Company
Market Cap
$80.73M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.15
TTM Avg
0.15
3Y Avg
0.16
5Y Avg
0.16
Market Cap
$81.38M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.21
TTM Avg
2.42
3Y Avg
2.75
5Y Avg
2.40
Market Cap
$76.52M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.64
TTM Avg
1.33
3Y Avg
1.49
5Y Avg
1.90
Market Cap
$73.71M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.60
TTM Avg
0.53
3Y Avg
0.44
5Y Avg
0.40
Market Cap
$89.79M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.97
TTM Avg
1.61
3Y Avg
1.91
5Y Avg
1.90
Market Cap
$90.23M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.44
TTM Avg
0.52
3Y Avg
0.50
5Y Avg
0.67
Market Cap
$68.85M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.66
TTM Avg
0.49
3Y Avg
0.53
5Y Avg
0.45
Market Cap
$94.04M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.51
TTM Avg
2.75
3Y Avg
2.69
5Y Avg
3.38
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noodles & Company (NDLS) | $80.73M | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.16 |
| Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (CPHC)vs › | $81.38M | 2.21 | 2.42 | 2.75 | 2.40 |
| Jerash Holdings (US), Inc. (JRSH)vs › | $76.52M | 1.64 | 1.33 | 1.49 | 1.90 |
| FST Corp. (KBSX)vs › | $76.10M | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.79 | 0.93 |
| Regis Corporation (RGS)vs › | $73.71M | 0.60 | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.40 |
| Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (BRLT)vs › | $89.79M | 0.97 | 1.61 | 1.91 | 1.90 |
| Empery Digital Inc. (EMPD)vs › | $90.23M | 0.44 | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| CarParts.com, Inc. (PRTS)vs › | $68.85M | 0.66 | 0.49 | 0.53 | 0.45 |
| GrowGeneration Corp. (GRWG)vs › | $94.04M | 2.51 | 2.75 | 2.69 | 3.38 |
| MasterBeef Group (MB)vs › | $67.25M | 1.38 | 1.05 | 0.94 | 0.84 |
Quick Ratio
0.15
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.29
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 0.15 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.13 |
| 2025-12-30 | 0.14 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.19 |
| 2025-07-01 | 0.16 |
| 2025-04-01 | 0.13 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.15 |
| 2024-10-01 | 0.17 |
| 2024-07-02 | 0.17 |
| 2024-04-02 | 0.17 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.18 |
| 2023-10-03 | 0.16 |
| 2023-07-04 | 0.21 |
| 2023-04-04 | 0.16 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.18 |
| 2022-09-27 | 0.17 |
| 2022-06-28 | 0.15 |
| 2022-03-29 | 0.15 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.17 |
| 2021-09-28 | 0.17 |
| 2021-06-29 | 0.36 |
| 2021-03-30 | 0.16 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2020-09-29 | 0.26 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.12 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.10 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.34 |
| 2019-10-01 | 0.19 |
| 2019-07-02 | 0.21 |
| 2019-04-02 | 0.15 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2018-10-02 | 0.36 |
| 2018-07-03 | 0.29 |
| 2018-04-03 | 0.26 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.28 |
| 2017-10-03 | 0.31 |
| 2017-07-04 | 0.31 |
| 2017-04-04 | 0.29 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2016-09-27 | 0.45 |
| 2016-06-28 | 0.40 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2015-09-29 | 0.43 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.46 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.47 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.40 |
| 2014-07-01 | 0.44 |
| 2014-04-01 | 0.42 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2013-10-01 | 0.41 |
| 2013-07-02 | 0.44 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.43 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.00 |
