Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.31
Is Pinnacle West Capital Corporation’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.31 is 43% below its 5-year average of 0.55, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.31–0.74).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 15.07% below its 12-month average of 0.36.
PNW Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
PNW Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
PNW Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
PNW Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.31
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.36
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.49
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.49
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.51
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.55
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-15.07%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-37.06%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-43.29%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-37.32%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-39.36%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-43.39%
PNW Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW) | $12.77B | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.55 |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP)vs › | $10.75B | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.68 |
| The AES Corporation (AES)vs › | $10.48B | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.83 |
| Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)vs › | $8.31B | 1.06 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 1.35 |
| UGI Corporation (UGI)vs › | $7.44B | 0.70 | 0.65 | 0.82 | 0.88 |
| Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs › | $18.70B | 1.02 | 1.32 | 1.46 | 1.31 |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)vs › | $19.26B | 0.66 | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)vs › | $19.56B | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.33 |
| Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vs › | $5.62B | 1.11 | 0.94 | 0.74 | 0.71 |
| Fluence Energy, Inc. (FLNC)vs › | $3.91B | 1.17 | 1.18 | 1.13 | 0.94 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.31
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.49
Includes inventory
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation 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
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for PNW stock is 0.31.
- Is Pinnacle West Capital Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Pinnacle West Capital Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.31 is 43% below its 5-year average of 0.55, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.31–0.74).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for PNW stock is 0.36.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PNW stock is 0.49.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PNW stock is 0.55.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PNW stock is 0.49.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PNW stock is 0.51.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PNW stock is 0.55.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.66 |
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About Pinnacle West Capital Corporation
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW), primarily operating through its Arizona Public Service Company (APS) subsidiary, delivers retail and wholesale electricity services predominantly within Arizona. The company manages the full scope of electricity provision, encompassing generation, transmission, and distribution, leveraging a diverse energy portfolio that includes coal, nuclear, natural gas, oil, and solar power facilities. Its robust infrastructure for power delivery features approximately 5,814 pole miles of overhead transmission lines and roughly 74 miles of subterranean transmission lines. For distribution, the company maintains about 11,258 miles of overhead lines and an estimated 22,821 miles of underground primary cabling. This network is further supported by 475 owned and managed transmission and distribution substations. PNW possesses or leases roughly 6,323 megawatts of regulated power generation capacity and supplies electricity to an estimated 1.3 million customers. Established in 1985, Pinnacle West Capital Corporation's corporate headquarters are situated in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Regulated Electric
- CEO
- Theodore N. Geisler