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 4.61 is 15% above its 5-year average of 4.00, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.80–5.31).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, August 2, 2026. 0.54% below its 12-month average of 4.64.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-08-02): 4.61.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
4.61
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
4.64
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
4.54
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
4.00
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
3.74
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
3.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.93
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+23.48%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+37.08%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+57.27%
SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY
1.72
median of 581 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+168.21%
vs the sector median at left
Photronics, Inc.
Market Cap
$1.82B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
4.61
TTM Avg
4.64
3Y Avg
4.54
5Y Avg
4.00
Market Cap
$1.80B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
52.44
TTM Avg
59.85
3Y Avg
30.36
5Y Avg
26.55
Market Cap
$1.70B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$1.70B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.63
TTM Avg
3.02
3Y Avg
3.02
5Y Avg
3.02
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) | $1.82B | 4.61 | 4.64 | 4.54 | 4.00 |
| Quantum Computing, Inc. (QUBT)vs › | $1.80B | 52.44 | 59.85 | 30.36 | 26.55 |
| Nayax Ltd. (NYAX)vs › | $1.78B | 2.03 | 1.69 | 1.36 | 1.39 |
| NextNav Inc. (NN)vs › | $1.76B | 25.63 | 9.90 | 9.00 | 9.36 |
| Karooooo Ltd. (KARO)vs › | $1.91B | 1.01 | 1.09 | 1.37 | 1.36 |
| Wolfspeed Inc. (WOLF)vs › | $1.72B | 5.85 | 3.07 | 3.32 | 3.84 |
| C3.ai, Inc. (AI)vs › | $1.70B | 6.16 | 6.75 | 7.22 | 7.58 |
| Pasqal Holding S.A. Ordinary Share (PSQL)vs › | $1.70B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SharonAI Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock (SHAZ)vs › | $1.70B | 1.63 | 3.02 | 3.02 | 3.02 |
| Bandwidth Inc. (BAND)vs › | $1.95B | 2.04 | 1.36 | 1.81 | 2.29 |
Quick Ratio
4.61
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
4.94
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | 4.61 |
| 2026-05-03 | 4.69 |
| 2026-02-01 | 4.28 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4.99 |
| 2025-08-03 | 4.62 |
| 2025-05-04 | 4.76 |
| 2025-02-02 | 5.31 |
| 2024-10-31 | 4.76 |
| 2024-07-28 | 4.38 |
| 2024-04-28 | 4.04 |
| 2024-01-28 | 4.09 |
| 2023-10-31 | 3.97 |
| 2023-07-30 | 3.76 |
| 2023-04-30 | 3.59 |
| 2023-01-29 | 3.25 |
| 2022-10-31 | 3.06 |
| 2022-07-31 | 3.18 |
| 2022-05-01 | 3.07 |
| 2022-01-30 | 2.80 |
| 2021-10-31 | 2.81 |
| 2021-08-01 | 2.85 |
| 2021-05-02 | 2.76 |
| 2021-01-31 | 3.09 |
| 2020-10-31 | 3.10 |
| 2020-08-02 | 2.60 |
| 2020-05-03 | 2.71 |
| 2020-02-02 | 2.48 |
| 2019-10-31 | 2.57 |
| 2019-07-28 | 2.39 |
| 2019-04-28 | 2.63 |
| 2019-01-27 | 2.19 |
| 2018-10-31 | 2.48 |
| 2018-07-29 | 2.98 |
| 2018-04-29 | 2.81 |
| 2018-01-28 | 5.28 |
| 2017-10-31 | 5.20 |
| 2017-07-30 | 5.58 |
| 2017-04-30 | 4.87 |
| 2017-01-29 | 5.67 |
| 2016-10-31 | 5.16 |
| 2016-07-31 | 4.29 |
| 2016-05-01 | 2.83 |
| 2016-01-31 | 2.11 |
| 2015-10-31 | 1.76 |
| 2015-08-02 | 1.96 |
| 2015-05-03 | 1.75 |
| 2015-02-01 | 1.68 |
| 2014-10-31 | 2.26 |
| 2014-08-03 | 2.22 |
| 2014-05-04 | 2.43 |
| 2014-02-02 | 2.36 |
| 2013-10-31 | 2.86 |
| 2013-07-28 | 2.45 |
| 2013-04-28 | 2.65 |
| 2013-01-27 | 3.13 |
| 2012-10-31 | 3.53 |
| 2012-07-29 | 2.93 |
| 2012-04-29 | 3.24 |
| 2012-01-29 | 3.09 |
| 2011-10-31 | 2.95 |
| 2011-07-31 | 2.25 |
| 2011-05-01 | 2.08 |
| 2011-01-30 | 1.43 |
| 2010-10-31 | 1.60 |
| 2010-08-01 | 1.47 |
| 2010-05-02 | 1.73 |
| 2010-01-31 | 1.76 |
| 2009-10-31 | 1.83 |
| 2009-08-02 | 1.60 |
| 2009-05-03 | 1.19 |
| 2009-02-01 | 1.01 |
| 2008-10-31 | 1.42 |
| 2008-07-27 | 1.40 |
| 2008-04-27 | 1.17 |
| 2008-01-27 | 1.35 |
| 2007-10-31 | 1.52 |
| 2007-07-29 | 1.88 |
| 2007-04-29 | 2.10 |
| 2007-01-28 | 2.39 |
| 2006-10-31 | 1.57 |
| 2006-07-30 | 1.41 |
| 2006-04-30 | 2.14 |
| 2006-01-29 | 2.06 |
| 2005-10-31 | 4.34 |
| 2005-07-31 | 4.61 |
| 2005-05-01 | 3.37 |
| 2005-01-30 | 3.05 |
| 2004-10-31 | 3.64 |
| 2004-08-01 | 4.46 |
| 2004-05-02 | 4.92 |
| 2004-02-01 | 4.74 |
| 2003-10-31 | 4.00 |
| 2003-08-03 | 3.95 |
| 2003-05-04 | 4.11 |
| 2003-02-02 | 2.54 |
| 2002-10-31 | 2.14 |
