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 0.98 is 12% below its 5-year average of 1.11, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.90–1.34).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, August 1, 2026. 1.42% above its 12-month average of 0.97.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-08-01): 0.98.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.98
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.97
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.00
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.11
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.84
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.76
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.42%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-11.73%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1.20%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+16.08%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+28.79%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.89
median of 96 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+10.76%
vs the sector median at left
Ross Stores, Inc.
Market Cap
$73.03B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.98
TTM Avg
0.97
3Y Avg
1.00
5Y Avg
1.11
Market Cap
$71.43B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.13
TTM Avg
0.10
3Y Avg
0.11
5Y Avg
0.12
Market Cap
$69.70B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.65
TTM Avg
0.68
3Y Avg
0.73
5Y Avg
0.93
Market Cap
$78.14B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.97
TTM Avg
0.99
3Y Avg
0.96
5Y Avg
0.94
Market Cap
$67.57B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.19
TTM Avg
0.15
3Y Avg
0.21
5Y Avg
0.37
Market Cap
$88.34B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.53
TTM Avg
0.42
3Y Avg
0.43
5Y Avg
0.46
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $73.03B | 0.98 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 1.11 |
| Ferrari N.V. (RACE)vs › | $71.48B | 1.81 | 2.10 | 2.14 | 1.96 |
| O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY)vs › | $71.43B | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Carvana Co. (CVNA)vs › | $75.65B | 2.33 | 2.58 | 1.91 | 1.69 |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $69.70B | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.93 |
| General Motors Company (GM)vs › | $78.14B | 0.97 | 0.99 | 0.96 | 0.94 |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)vs › | $67.57B | 0.19 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.37 |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $62.44B | 1.48 | 1.52 | 1.57 | 1.72 |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)vs › | $88.34B | 0.53 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.46 |
| Ford Motor Company (F)vs › | $54.49B | 0.93 | 0.98 | 1.02 | 1.04 |
Quick Ratio
0.98
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.61
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | 0.98 |
| 2026-05-02 | 0.94 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1.04 |
| 2025-11-01 | 0.90 |
| 2025-08-02 | 0.98 |
| 2025-05-03 | 0.95 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1.09 |
| 2024-11-02 | 0.98 |
| 2024-08-03 | 1.05 |
| 2024-05-04 | 1.03 |
| 2024-01-31 | 1.24 |
| 2023-10-28 | 1.11 |
| 2023-07-29 | 1.25 |
| 2023-04-29 | 1.27 |
| 2023-01-31 | 1.34 |
| 2022-10-29 | 1.23 |
| 2022-07-30 | 1.17 |
| 2022-04-30 | 1.16 |
| 2022-01-31 | 1.24 |
| 2021-10-30 | 1.25 |
| 2021-07-31 | 1.37 |
| 2021-05-01 | 1.33 |
| 2021-01-31 | 1.31 |
| 2020-10-31 | 1.24 |
| 2020-08-01 | 1.34 |
| 2020-05-02 | 1.08 |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.59 |
| 2019-11-02 | 0.50 |
| 2019-08-03 | 0.63 |
| 2019-05-04 | 0.64 |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.82 |
| 2018-11-03 | 0.73 |
| 2018-08-04 | 0.85 |
| 2018-05-05 | 0.74 |
| 2018-01-31 | 0.78 |
| 2017-10-28 | 0.68 |
| 2017-07-29 | 0.76 |
| 2017-04-29 | 0.76 |
| 2017-01-31 | 0.74 |
| 2016-10-29 | 0.59 |
| 2016-07-30 | 0.66 |
| 2016-04-30 | 0.65 |
| 2016-01-31 | 0.59 |
| 2015-10-31 | 0.42 |
| 2015-08-01 | 0.51 |
| 2015-05-02 | 0.54 |
| 2015-01-31 | 0.54 |
| 2014-11-01 | 0.46 |
| 2014-08-02 | 0.50 |
| 2014-05-03 | 0.52 |
| 2014-01-31 | 0.44 |
| 2013-11-02 | 0.41 |
| 2013-08-03 | 0.52 |
| 2013-05-04 | 0.63 |
| 2013-01-31 | 0.58 |
| 2012-10-27 | 0.55 |
| 2012-07-28 | 0.64 |
| 2012-04-28 | 0.67 |
| 2012-01-31 | 0.59 |
| 2011-10-29 | 0.57 |
| 2011-07-30 | 0.58 |
| 2011-04-30 | 0.67 |
| 2011-01-31 | 0.71 |
| 2010-10-30 | 0.69 |
| 2010-07-31 | 0.76 |
| 2010-05-01 | 0.77 |
| 2010-01-31 | 0.73 |
| 2009-10-31 | 0.58 |
| 2009-08-01 | 0.59 |
| 2009-05-02 | 0.54 |
| 2009-01-31 | 0.45 |
| 2008-11-01 | 0.33 |
| 2008-08-02 | 0.42 |
| 2008-05-03 | 0.42 |
| 2008-01-31 | 0.37 |
| 2007-11-03 | 0.29 |
| 2007-08-04 | 0.33 |
| 2007-05-05 | 0.34 |
| 2007-01-31 | 0.43 |
| 2006-10-28 | 0.22 |
| 2006-07-29 | 0.20 |
| 2006-04-29 | 0.32 |
| 2006-01-31 | 0.33 |
| 2005-10-29 | 0.28 |
| 2005-07-30 | 0.30 |
| 2005-04-30 | 0.38 |
| 2005-01-31 | 0.38 |
| 2004-10-30 | 0.21 |
| 2004-07-31 | 0.29 |
| 2004-05-01 | 0.38 |
| 2004-01-31 | 0.39 |
| 2003-11-01 | 0.24 |
| 2003-08-02 | 0.32 |
| 2003-05-03 | 0.30 |
| 2003-01-31 | 0.36 |
| 2002-11-02 | 0.26 |
