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 1.18 is 12% below its 5-year average of 1.33, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.72–1.88).
As of the fiscal period ended Friday, July 31, 2026. 12.37% below its 12-month average of 1.34.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-07-31): 1.18.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.18
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.34
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.42
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.33
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.51
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.46
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-12.37%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-16.89%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-11.57%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-21.93%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-24.19%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-19.20%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.15
median of 154 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+2.93%
vs the sector median at left
Nordson Corporation
Market Cap
$17.36B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.18
TTM Avg
1.34
3Y Avg
1.42
5Y Avg
1.33
Market Cap
$16.93B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.29
TTM Avg
1.25
3Y Avg
1.33
5Y Avg
1.37
Market Cap
$16.77B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.23
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.31
5Y Avg
1.26
Market Cap
$18.03B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.58
TTM Avg
1.41
3Y Avg
1.32
5Y Avg
1.39
Market Cap
$16.68B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.97
TTM Avg
1.87
3Y Avg
2.46
5Y Avg
2.46
Market Cap
$16.49B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.15
TTM Avg
1.94
3Y Avg
1.91
5Y Avg
2.30
Market Cap
$15.92B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.11
TTM Avg
1.19
3Y Avg
1.24
5Y Avg
1.22
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN) | $17.36B | 1.18 | 1.34 | 1.42 | 1.33 |
| MasTec, Inc. (MTZ)vs › | $17.22B | 1.37 | 1.23 | 1.33 | 1.42 |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)vs › | $16.93B | 1.29 | 1.25 | 1.33 | 1.37 |
| WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs › | $16.77B | 1.23 | 1.27 | 1.31 | 1.26 |
| C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)vs › | $18.03B | 1.58 | 1.41 | 1.32 | 1.39 |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)vs › | $16.68B | 5.97 | 1.87 | 2.46 | 2.46 |
| IDEX Corporation (IEX)vs › | $16.49B | 2.15 | 1.94 | 1.91 | 2.30 |
| Equifax Inc. (EFX)vs › | $18.66B | 0.60 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.70 |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)vs › | $15.92B | 1.11 | 1.19 | 1.24 | 1.22 |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)vs › | $15.85B | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.04 | 1.62 |
Quick Ratio
1.18
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.82
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 1.18 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1.65 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1.74 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1.05 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1.11 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1.64 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1.56 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1.51 |
| 2024-07-31 | 1.52 |
| 2024-04-30 | 1.38 |
| 2024-01-31 | 1.37 |
| 2023-10-31 | 1.33 |
| 2023-07-31 | 1.39 |
| 2023-04-30 | 0.72 |
| 2023-01-31 | 0.89 |
| 2022-10-31 | 0.90 |
| 2022-07-31 | 0.87 |
| 2022-04-30 | 0.94 |
| 2022-01-31 | 1.60 |
| 2021-10-31 | 1.88 |
| 2021-07-31 | 1.76 |
| 2021-04-30 | 1.70 |
| 2021-01-31 | 2.07 |
| 2020-10-31 | 2.05 |
| 2020-07-31 | 2.22 |
| 2020-04-30 | 2.31 |
| 2020-01-31 | 1.85 |
| 2019-10-31 | 1.52 |
| 2019-07-31 | 1.57 |
| 2019-04-30 | 1.53 |
| 2019-01-31 | 1.84 |
| 2018-10-31 | 1.77 |
| 2018-07-31 | 2.36 |
| 2018-04-30 | 1.31 |
| 2018-01-31 | 1.07 |
| 2017-10-31 | 0.96 |
| 2017-07-31 | 1.43 |
| 2017-04-30 | 1.21 |
| 2017-01-31 | 1.65 |
| 2016-10-31 | 1.58 |
| 2016-07-31 | 1.90 |
| 2016-04-30 | 1.78 |
| 2016-01-31 | 1.93 |
| 2015-10-31 | 1.67 |
| 2015-07-31 | 1.89 |
| 2015-04-30 | 1.42 |
| 2015-01-31 | 1.15 |
| 2014-10-31 | 1.25 |
| 2014-07-31 | 1.81 |
| 2014-04-30 | 1.83 |
| 2014-01-31 | 1.79 |
| 2013-10-31 | 1.71 |
| 2013-07-31 | 1.91 |
| 2013-04-30 | 1.53 |
| 2013-01-31 | 1.34 |
| 2012-10-31 | 1.21 |
| 2012-07-31 | 1.21 |
| 2012-04-30 | 1.57 |
| 2012-01-31 | 2.01 |
| 2011-10-31 | 1.84 |
| 2011-07-31 | 2.11 |
| 2011-04-30 | 2.00 |
| 2011-01-31 | 1.90 |
| 2010-10-31 | 1.74 |
| 2010-07-31 | 1.65 |
| 2010-04-30 | 1.51 |
| 2010-01-31 | 1.48 |
| 2009-10-31 | 1.59 |
| 2009-07-31 | 1.78 |
| 2009-04-30 | 1.63 |
| 2009-01-31 | 0.66 |
| 2008-10-31 | 0.71 |
| 2008-07-31 | 0.76 |
| 2008-04-30 | 0.71 |
| 2008-01-31 | 0.58 |
| 2007-10-31 | 0.57 |
| 2007-07-31 | 0.54 |
| 2007-04-30 | 0.55 |
| 2007-01-31 | 0.57 |
| 2006-10-31 | 1.09 |
| 2006-07-31 | 1.32 |
| 2006-04-30 | 1.16 |
| 2006-01-31 | 0.98 |
| 2005-10-31 | 0.92 |
| 2005-07-31 | 1.30 |
| 2005-05-01 | 1.63 |
| 2005-01-30 | 1.65 |
| 2004-10-31 | 1.42 |
| 2004-08-01 | 1.31 |
| 2004-05-02 | 1.27 |
| 2004-02-01 | 1.18 |
| 2003-10-31 | 0.94 |
| 2003-08-03 | 0.90 |
| 2003-05-04 | 0.82 |
| 2003-02-02 | 0.77 |
| 2002-10-31 | 0.74 |
