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 1.94 is 18% below its 5-year average of 2.37, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.88–4.26).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 19.92% below its 12-month average of 2.42.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 1.94.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.94
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
2.42
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.32
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
3.11
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.94
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.87
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-19.92%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-16.56%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-18.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-37.82%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-34.28%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-32.62%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.56
median of 141 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+24.06%
vs the sector median at left
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.
Market Cap
$1.01B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.94
TTM Avg
2.42
3Y Avg
2.32
5Y Avg
2.37
Market Cap
$1.07B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.58
TTM Avg
1.06
3Y Avg
1.20
5Y Avg
1.24
Market Cap
$950.57M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.31
TTM Avg
2.91
3Y Avg
2.01
5Y Avg
3.25
Market Cap
$939.31M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.71
TTM Avg
0.74
3Y Avg
0.74
5Y Avg
0.74
Market Cap
$1.08B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.24
TTM Avg
0.42
3Y Avg
1.23
5Y Avg
6.72
Market Cap
$1.09B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.87
TTM Avg
0.50
3Y Avg
0.29
5Y Avg
0.34
Market Cap
$1.12B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.14
TTM Avg
0.01
3Y Avg
0.18
5Y Avg
2.33
Market Cap
$1.14B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.99
TTM Avg
11.19
3Y Avg
7.17
5Y Avg
7.54
Market Cap
$858.84M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
62.84
TTM Avg
24.22
3Y Avg
19.49
5Y Avg
16.17
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWPX Infrastructure, Inc. (NWPX) | $1.01B | 1.94 | 2.42 | 2.32 | 2.37 |
| Green Plains Inc. (GPRE)vs › | $1.07B | 1.58 | 1.06 | 1.20 | 1.24 |
| Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. (ASM)vs › | $950.57M | 5.31 | 2.91 | 2.01 | 3.25 |
| Versamet Royalties Corporation Common Stock (VMET)vs › | $939.31M | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.74 |
| Sigma Lithium Corporation (SGML)vs › | $1.08B | 0.24 | 0.42 | 1.23 | 6.72 |
| Critical Metals Corp. (CRML)vs › | $1.09B | 0.87 | 0.50 | 0.29 | 0.34 |
| Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. Common Stock (EMAT)vs › | $1.12B | 0.14 | 0.01 | 0.18 | 2.33 |
| Collective Mining Ltd. (CNL)vs › | $1.14B | 3.99 | 11.19 | 7.17 | 7.54 |
| Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)vs › | $858.84M | 62.84 | 24.22 | 19.49 | 16.17 |
| Elemental Royalty Corporation Common Stock (ELE)vs › | $1.17B | 5.48 | 6.44 | 6.94 | 7.29 |
Quick Ratio
1.94
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.71
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 | 1.94 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2.06 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.66 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.62 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.81 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.76 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.43 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.27 |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.19 |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.40 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.88 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.08 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.05 |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.10 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.29 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.04 |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.13 |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.56 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.63 |
| 2021-09-30 | 3.42 |
| 2021-06-30 | 4.26 |
| 2021-03-31 | 4.27 |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.55 |
| 2020-09-30 | 4.07 |
| 2020-06-30 | 3.91 |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.16 |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.95 |
| 2019-09-30 | 4.64 |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.43 |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.67 |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.81 |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.95 |
| 2018-06-30 | 9.94 |
| 2018-03-31 | 10.32 |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.28 |
| 2017-09-30 | 9.76 |
| 2017-06-30 | 5.00 |
| 2017-03-31 | 7.19 |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.02 |
| 2016-09-30 | 4.04 |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.98 |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.32 |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.98 |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.30 |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.87 |
| 2015-03-31 | 4.66 |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.14 |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.43 |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.46 |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.14 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.76 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.22 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.97 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.90 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.78 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.49 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.94 |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.15 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.13 |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.04 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.18 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.93 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.21 |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.43 |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.28 |
| 2010-03-31 | 2.06 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.83 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.94 |
| 2009-06-30 | 3.77 |
| 2009-03-31 | 3.63 |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.31 |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.37 |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.68 |
| 2008-03-31 | 3.51 |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.90 |
| 2007-09-30 | 3.89 |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.25 |
| 2007-03-31 | 2.71 |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.24 |
| 2006-09-30 | 2.06 |
| 2006-06-30 | 2.37 |
| 2006-03-31 | 2.56 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.16 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.68 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.62 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.72 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.40 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.47 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.72 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.71 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.39 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.45 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.37 |
| 2003-03-31 | 3.39 |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.64 |
| 2002-09-30 | 2.70 |