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 0.77 is 37% below its 5-year average of 1.23, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.54–2.41).
As of the fiscal period ended Friday, July 31, 2026. 13.06% above its 12-month average of 0.68.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-07-31): 0.77.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.77
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.68
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.93
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.23
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.38
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.61
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.81
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-17.13%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-37.38%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-44.20%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-52.25%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-57.36%
SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY
1.72
median of 586 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-55.25%
vs the sector median at left
Optical Cable Corporation
Market Cap
$149.00M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.77
TTM Avg
0.68
3Y Avg
0.93
5Y Avg
1.23
Market Cap
$145.76M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.73
TTM Avg
1.67
3Y Avg
1.69
5Y Avg
1.65
Market Cap
$142.99M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.45
TTM Avg
5.26
3Y Avg
4.72
5Y Avg
4.66
Market Cap
$140.95M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.42
TTM Avg
3.43
3Y Avg
4.04
5Y Avg
5.07
Market Cap
$160.40M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.67
TTM Avg
0.48
3Y Avg
0.59
5Y Avg
0.61
Market Cap
$136.57M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.28
TTM Avg
0.56
3Y Avg
0.61
5Y Avg
0.61
Market Cap
$133.72M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
6.36
TTM Avg
6.23
3Y Avg
4.84
5Y Avg
3.89
Market Cap
$132.18M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
4.92
TTM Avg
3.23
3Y Avg
1.98
5Y Avg
2.74
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) | $149.00M | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.93 | 1.23 |
| eGain Corporation (EGAN)vs › | $145.76M | 1.73 | 1.67 | 1.69 | 1.65 |
| Nano Labs Ltd (NA)vs › | $145.27M | 1.17 | 1.82 | 1.28 | 1.05 |
| Axe Compute Inc. (AGPU)vs › | $142.99M | 1.45 | 5.26 | 4.72 | 4.66 |
| Digimarc Corp. (DMRC)vs › | $140.95M | 1.42 | 3.43 | 4.04 | 5.07 |
| Sangoma Technologies Corporation (SANG)vs › | $160.40M | 0.67 | 0.48 | 0.59 | 0.61 |
| Huckleberry.ai, Inc. Class B (HUCK)vs › | $136.57M | 0.28 | 0.56 | 0.61 | 0.61 |
| KVH Industries, Inc. (KVHI)vs › | $133.72M | 6.36 | 6.23 | 4.84 | 3.89 |
| Datavault AI Inc. (DVLT)vs › | $132.18M | 4.92 | 3.23 | 1.98 | 2.74 |
| CTW Cayman Class A Ordinary Shares (CTW)vs › | $131.66M | 1.61 | 1.75 | 1.65 | 1.65 |
Quick Ratio
0.77
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.17
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 | 0.77 |
| 2026-04-30 | 0.74 |
| 2026-01-31 | 0.54 |
| 2025-10-31 | 0.65 |
| 2025-07-31 | 0.71 |
| 2025-04-30 | 0.67 |
| 2025-01-31 | 0.65 |
| 2024-10-31 | 0.78 |
| 2024-07-31 | 1.42 |
| 2024-04-30 | 1.40 |
| 2024-01-31 | 1.31 |
| 2023-10-31 | 1.45 |
| 2023-07-31 | 0.98 |
| 2023-04-30 | 1.79 |
| 2023-01-31 | 1.41 |
| 2022-10-31 | 1.57 |
| 2022-07-31 | 1.51 |
| 2022-04-30 | 1.59 |
| 2022-01-31 | 1.64 |
| 2021-10-31 | 1.83 |
| 2021-07-31 | 2.41 |
| 2021-04-30 | 1.12 |
| 2021-01-31 | 0.76 |
| 2020-10-31 | 1.31 |
| 2020-07-31 | 1.08 |
| 2020-04-30 | 0.87 |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.66 |
| 2019-10-31 | 0.83 |
| 2019-07-31 | 0.82 |
| 2019-04-30 | 1.23 |
| 2019-01-31 | 1.40 |
| 2018-10-31 | 1.93 |
| 2018-07-31 | 2.18 |
| 2018-04-30 | 1.50 |
| 2018-01-31 | 1.77 |
| 2017-10-31 | 2.46 |
| 2017-07-31 | 1.75 |
| 2017-04-30 | 1.77 |
| 2017-01-31 | 2.25 |
| 2016-10-31 | 2.74 |
| 2016-07-31 | 2.34 |
| 2016-04-30 | 1.69 |
| 2016-01-31 | 1.87 |
| 2015-10-31 | 2.01 |
| 2015-07-31 | 1.90 |
| 2015-04-30 | 2.21 |
| 2015-01-31 | 2.23 |
| 2014-10-31 | 1.92 |
| 2014-07-31 | 2.34 |
| 2014-04-30 | 2.18 |
| 2014-01-31 | 2.20 |
| 2013-10-31 | 2.81 |
| 2013-07-31 | 2.43 |
| 2013-04-30 | 2.17 |
| 2013-01-31 | 2.11 |
| 2012-10-31 | 2.06 |
| 2012-07-31 | 1.89 |
| 2012-04-30 | 1.98 |
| 2012-01-31 | 1.85 |
| 2011-10-31 | 1.83 |
| 2011-07-31 | 2.10 |
| 2011-04-30 | 2.00 |
| 2011-01-31 | 2.10 |
| 2010-10-31 | 2.09 |
| 2010-07-31 | 2.01 |
| 2010-04-30 | 1.91 |
| 2010-01-31 | 1.96 |
| 2009-10-31 | 2.02 |
| 2009-07-31 | 3.43 |
| 2009-04-30 | 3.19 |
| 2009-01-31 | 2.37 |
| 2008-10-31 | 2.32 |
| 2008-07-31 | 2.25 |
| 2008-04-30 | 2.54 |
| 2008-01-31 | 2.64 |
| 2007-10-31 | 2.76 |
| 2007-07-31 | 3.31 |
| 2007-04-30 | 3.68 |
| 2007-01-31 | 2.89 |
| 2006-10-31 | 2.35 |
| 2006-07-31 | 1.95 |
| 2006-04-30 | 1.81 |
| 2006-01-31 | 2.12 |
| 2005-10-31 | 2.15 |
| 2005-07-31 | 2.28 |
| 2005-04-30 | 2.91 |
| 2005-01-31 | 3.28 |
| 2004-10-31 | 2.99 |
| 2004-07-31 | 3.44 |
| 2004-04-30 | 3.47 |
| 2004-01-31 | 3.41 |
| 2003-10-31 | 3.15 |
| 2003-07-31 | 2.92 |
| 2003-04-30 | 1.98 |
| 2003-01-31 | 2.30 |
| 2002-10-31 | 2.41 |