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 1.91 is 25% above its 5-year average of 1.53, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.95–2.10).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 18.39% above its 12-month average of 1.62.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 1.91.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.91
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.62
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.30
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.20
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+18.39%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+33.29%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+24.87%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+39.72%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+47.40%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+60.04%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.37
median of 479 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+39.74%
vs the sector median at left
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
Market Cap
$3.33B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.91
TTM Avg
1.62
3Y Avg
1.44
5Y Avg
1.53
Market Cap
$3.17B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.50
TTM Avg
2.17
3Y Avg
3.59
5Y Avg
3.57
Market Cap
$3.49B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.48
TTM Avg
0.58
3Y Avg
0.52
5Y Avg
0.69
Market Cap
$3.51B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
9.73
TTM Avg
6.54
3Y Avg
4.77
5Y Avg
3.56
Market Cap
$3.14B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.82
3Y Avg
0.86
5Y Avg
0.87
Market Cap
$3.59B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.39
TTM Avg
2.86
3Y Avg
2.49
5Y Avg
2.34
Market Cap
$2.97B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.58
TTM Avg
2.62
3Y Avg
2.40
5Y Avg
2.23
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) | $3.33B | 1.91 | 1.62 | 1.44 | 1.53 |
| Exponent, Inc. (EXPO)vs › | $3.36B | 1.98 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Atkore Inc. (ATKR)vs › | $3.20B | 2.04 | 2.04 | 1.98 | 2.06 |
| First Advantage Corporation (FA)vs › | $3.17B | 2.50 | 2.17 | 3.59 | 3.57 |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM)vs › | $3.49B | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.52 | 0.69 |
| Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK)vs › | $3.51B | 9.73 | 6.54 | 4.77 | 3.56 |
| WillScot Holdings Corporation (WSC)vs › | $3.14B | 0.74 | 0.82 | 0.86 | 0.87 |
| Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI)vs › | $3.59B | 1.39 | 2.86 | 2.49 | 2.34 |
| DXP Enterprises, Inc. (DXPE)vs › | $2.97B | 2.58 | 2.62 | 2.40 | 2.23 |
| Otter Tail Corporation (OTTR)vs › | $3.74B | 1.36 | 1.69 | 1.51 | 1.16 |
Quick Ratio
1.91
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.91
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 1.91 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.55 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.65 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.56 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.42 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.47 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.45 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.50 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.34 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.24 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.22 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.28 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.43 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.54 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.10 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.75 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.86 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.09 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.81 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.95 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.90 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.07 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.81 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.89 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.09 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.29 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.46 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.56 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.64 |
| 2017-06-30 | 6.56 |
| 2017-03-31 | 6.75 |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.61 |
| 2016-09-30 | 7.00 |
| 2016-06-30 | 4.60 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.26 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.42 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.90 |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.29 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.56 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.15 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.11 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.23 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.08 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.78 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.97 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.04 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.77 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.60 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.48 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.38 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.49 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.84 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.91 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.41 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.71 |
| 2008-03-31 | 7.29 |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.31 |
| 2007-09-30 | 21.98 |
| 2007-06-30 | 25.35 |
| 2007-03-31 | 26.98 |
| 2006-12-31 | 27.99 |
| 2006-09-30 | 31.67 |
| 2006-06-30 | 34.84 |
| 2006-03-31 | 40.41 |
