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 0.89 is 18% below its 5-year average of 1.09, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.78–1.58).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 13.36% below its 12-month average of 1.03.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.89
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.03
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.98
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.06
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.15
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.25
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.32
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-13.36%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-16.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.71%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-29.08%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-32.83%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
0.71
median of 32 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+25.10%
vs the sector median at left
NRG Energy, Inc.
Market Cap
$24.69B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.89
TTM Avg
1.03
3Y Avg
0.98
5Y Avg
1.06
Market Cap
$26.63B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
0.40
3Y Avg
0.45
5Y Avg
0.52
Market Cap
$22.49B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
0.67
3Y Avg
0.69
5Y Avg
0.71
Market Cap
$27.20B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
0.73
3Y Avg
0.71
5Y Avg
0.65
Market Cap
$27.34B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.59
TTM Avg
0.63
3Y Avg
0.60
5Y Avg
0.58
Market Cap
$27.39B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.97
TTM Avg
0.85
3Y Avg
0.76
5Y Avg
0.85
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) | $24.69B | 0.89 | 1.03 | 0.98 | 1.06 |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $26.48B | 0.88 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 1.03 |
| American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)vs › | $26.63B | N/A | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs › | $22.49B | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.71 |
| Edison International (EIX)vs › | $27.20B | N/A | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $27.34B | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.60 | 0.58 |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs › | $27.39B | 0.97 | 0.85 | 0.76 | 0.85 |
| FirstEnergy Corp. (FE)vs › | $27.94B | N/A | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| NiSource Inc (NI)vs › | $21.36B | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)vs › | $28.82B | 0.89 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.62 |
Quick Ratio
0.89
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.97
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 | 0.89 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.58 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.99 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.88 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.02 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.10 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.11 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.95 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.99 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.96 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.92 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.27 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.25 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.35 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.31 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.18 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.19 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.08 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.98 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.39 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.25 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.09 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.15 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.10 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.17 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.58 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.43 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.17 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.09 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.20 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.12 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.07 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.03 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.37 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.40 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.17 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.43 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.42 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.61 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.55 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.57 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.49 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.52 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.44 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.82 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.61 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.48 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.39 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.40 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.53 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.27 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.21 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.23 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.37 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.59 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.96 |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.13 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.88 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.78 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.62 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.64 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.47 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.33 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.29 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.32 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.24 |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.31 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.37 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.82 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.56 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.45 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.31 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.82 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.54 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.50 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.44 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.19 |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.09 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.97 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.72 |
| 2004-09-30 | 2.59 |
| 2004-06-30 | 2.36 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.19 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.13 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.13 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.14 |
