News Corporation logo
NWSANews Corporation

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.59

popular:market cap|pe ratio|revenue|price history|total return

Is the quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.59 is 19% above its 5-year average of 1.34, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.07–1.72).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 3.47% below its 12-month average of 1.65.

Current Ratio|Debt to Equity|P/FCF Ratio|All Metrics
Quick Ratio

NWSA Quick Ratio

1.59

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

+22.31% 5Y
NWSA Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NWSA Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

NWSA Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NWSA Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

NWSA Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

1.59

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

1.65

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

1.43

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

1.34

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

1.31

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

1.42

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-3.47%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+11.27%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+18.86%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+21.22%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+11.75%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

NWSA Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
News Corporation (NWSA)$14.16B1.591.651.431.34
Pinterest, Inc. (PINS)vs ›$13.20B7.648.209.009.96
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)vs ›$15.26B1.261.281.191.88
Paramount Skydance Corporation Class B Common Stock (PSKY)vs ›$10.26B1.121.141.151.15
Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)vs ›$18.55B0.390.350.330.34
The Trade Desk, Inc. (TTD)vs ›$8.32B1.611.741.771.73
Match Group, Inc. (MTCH)vs ›$8.24B1.421.981.991.84
Roku, Inc. (ROKU)vs ›$20.16B2.662.582.542.90
Snap Inc. (SNAP)vs ›$7.67B3.563.754.054.49
Zillow Group, Inc. Class C (Z)vs ›$7.34B3.132.975.634.73

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

1.59

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

1.84

Includes inventory

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition

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

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for News Corporation (NWSA)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for NWSA stock is 1.59.
Is News Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.59 is 19% above its 5-year average of 1.34, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.07–1.72).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for News Corporation (NWSA)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for NWSA stock is 1.65.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for News Corporation (NWSA)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for NWSA stock is 1.43.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for News Corporation (NWSA)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for NWSA stock is 1.34.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for News Corporation (NWSA)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for NWSA stock is 1.31.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for News Corporation (NWSA)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for NWSA stock is 1.42.

NWSA Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-03-311.59
2025-12-311.69
2025-09-301.63
2025-06-301.72
2025-03-311.60
2024-12-311.65
2024-09-301.26
2024-06-301.33
2024-03-311.25
2023-12-311.33
2023-09-301.18
2023-06-301.18
2023-03-311.15
2022-12-311.17
2022-09-301.12
2022-06-301.07
2022-03-311.09
2021-12-311.35
2021-09-301.24
2021-06-301.30
2021-03-311.17
2020-12-311.19
2020-09-301.18
2020-06-301.16
2020-03-311.26
2019-12-311.23
2019-09-300.97
2019-06-301.11
2019-03-311.04
2018-12-311.09
2018-09-301.15
2018-06-301.22
2018-03-311.52
2017-12-311.54
2017-09-301.47
2017-06-301.47
2017-03-311.44
2016-12-311.45
2016-09-301.35
2016-06-301.50
2016-03-311.34
2015-12-311.69
2015-09-301.66
2015-06-301.76
2015-03-311.64
2014-12-311.62
2014-09-301.99
2014-06-302.19
2014-03-312.00
2013-12-312.11
2013-09-301.87
2013-06-302.00
2013-03-311.54
2012-12-311.37
2012-09-301.28
2012-06-301.16
2012-03-310.00
2011-12-310.00
2011-09-300.00

Related Metrics

Current RatioDebt to EquityP/FCF RatioAll Metrics

About News Corporation

News Corporation, an influential media and information services entity, is dedicated to producing and disseminating premium, engaging content along with a diverse array of products and services for both individual consumers and corporate clients worldwide. Its operations are strategically segmented into six distinct divisions: Digital Real Estate Services, Subscription Video Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and an "Other" category. The company supplies a wide spectrum of content and data solutions, featuring esteemed publications and services such as The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and OPIS. These are distributed across numerous platforms, including traditional newspapers, newswires, dedicated websites, mobile applications, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism events, video content, and podcasts. News Corporation also manages a substantial portfolio of daily, Sunday, weekly, and bi-weekly newspapers. Noteworthy titles include The Australian, The Weekend Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, Herald Sun, Sunday Herald Sun, The Courier Mail, The Sunday Mail, The Advertiser, Sunday Mail, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday, The Times, The Sunday Times, and the New York Post, complemented by various digital mastheads and associated online properties. Beyond news, the company publishes a broad range of books, encompassing general fiction, nonfiction, children's literature, and religious titles. It further delivers sports, entertainment, and news programming to pay-TV and streaming subscribers, as well as other commercial licensees, via cable, satellite, and internet distribution. Additionally, it secures broadcasting rights for live sporting events. Moreover, News Corporation extends its services to include property and real estate-related advertising and offerings via its websites and mobile applications, provides online real estate services, and offers financial services. The company was established in 2012 and maintains its primary corporate office in New York, New York.

New York City, NY
23,900 employees
newscorp.com
Communication Services / Entertainment
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment
CEO
Robert J. Thomson
View full financials