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 0.35 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.37, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.25–2.61).
As of the fiscal period ended Friday, July 31, 2026. 0.70% above its 12-month average of 0.35.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.35
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.35
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.32
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.43
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.56
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.75
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.70%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+9.91%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-5.24%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.60%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-37.37%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-53.40%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.63
median of 52 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-43.75%
vs the sector median at left
The J. M. Smucker Company
Market Cap
$13.18B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.35
TTM Avg
0.35
3Y Avg
0.32
5Y Avg
0.37
Market Cap
$13.84B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.39
TTM Avg
0.30
3Y Avg
0.29
5Y Avg
0.30
Market Cap
$12.31B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.14
TTM Avg
1.37
3Y Avg
1.27
5Y Avg
1.56
Market Cap
$11.54B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.92
TTM Avg
1.19
3Y Avg
1.10
5Y Avg
1.20
Market Cap
$10.84B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.38
TTM Avg
0.47
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.54
Market Cap
$8.07B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.34
TTM Avg
1.34
3Y Avg
1.17
5Y Avg
1.17
Market Cap
$18.34B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.55
TTM Avg
0.80
3Y Avg
0.73
5Y Avg
0.77
Market Cap
$7.23B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.31
TTM Avg
0.31
3Y Avg
0.30
5Y Avg
0.29
Market Cap
$7.22B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.72
TTM Avg
0.56
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.53
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM) | $13.18B | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.37 |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $13.84B | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.30 |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)vs › | $12.31B | 1.14 | 1.37 | 1.27 | 1.56 |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $11.54B | 0.92 | 1.19 | 1.10 | 1.20 |
| The Clorox Company (CLX)vs › | $10.84B | 0.38 | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.54 |
| Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)vs › | $8.07B | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)vs › | $18.34B | 0.55 | 0.80 | 0.73 | 0.77 |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $7.23B | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.22B | 0.72 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.53 |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $7.07B | 1.42 | 2.31 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
Quick Ratio
0.35
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.87
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 | 0.35 |
| 2026-04-30 | 0.33 |
| 2026-01-31 | 0.35 |
| 2025-10-31 | 0.37 |
| 2025-07-31 | 0.34 |
| 2025-04-30 | 0.35 |
| 2025-01-31 | 0.27 |
| 2024-10-31 | 0.27 |
| 2024-07-31 | 0.25 |
| 2024-04-30 | 0.25 |
| 2024-01-31 | 0.38 |
| 2023-10-31 | 2.61 |
| 2023-07-31 | 0.72 |
| 2023-04-30 | 0.93 |
| 2023-01-31 | 0.45 |
| 2022-10-31 | 0.43 |
| 2022-07-31 | 0.45 |
| 2022-04-30 | 0.47 |
| 2022-01-31 | 0.57 |
| 2021-10-31 | 0.48 |
| 2021-07-31 | 0.31 |
| 2021-04-30 | 0.34 |
| 2021-01-31 | 0.47 |
| 2020-10-31 | 0.40 |
| 2020-07-31 | 0.48 |
| 2020-04-30 | 0.68 |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.31 |
| 2019-10-31 | 0.28 |
| 2019-07-31 | 0.26 |
| 2019-04-30 | 0.31 |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.44 |
| 2018-10-31 | 0.57 |
| 2018-07-31 | 0.51 |
| 2018-04-30 | 0.68 |
| 2018-01-31 | 0.64 |
| 2017-10-31 | 0.42 |
| 2017-07-31 | 0.41 |
| 2017-04-30 | 0.40 |
| 2017-01-31 | 0.70 |
| 2016-10-31 | 0.59 |
| 2016-07-31 | 0.56 |
| 2016-04-30 | 0.56 |
| 2016-01-31 | 0.85 |
| 2015-10-31 | 0.84 |
| 2015-07-31 | 0.83 |
| 2015-04-30 | 0.80 |
| 2015-01-31 | 0.80 |
| 2014-10-31 | 0.66 |
| 2014-07-31 | 0.63 |
| 2014-04-30 | 0.69 |
| 2014-01-31 | 1.06 |
| 2013-10-31 | 0.82 |
| 2013-07-31 | 0.71 |
| 2013-04-30 | 1.09 |
| 2013-01-31 | 1.46 |
| 2012-10-31 | 1.08 |
| 2012-07-31 | 1.10 |
| 2012-04-30 | 1.11 |
| 2012-01-31 | 1.65 |
| 2011-10-31 | 1.93 |
| 2011-07-31 | 0.60 |
| 2011-04-30 | 1.60 |
| 2011-01-31 | 2.26 |
| 2010-10-31 | 2.16 |
| 2010-07-31 | 2.06 |
| 2010-04-30 | 1.19 |
| 2010-01-31 | 0.98 |
| 2009-10-31 | 0.79 |
| 2009-07-31 | 0.66 |
| 2009-04-30 | 0.75 |
| 2009-01-31 | 0.61 |
| 2008-10-31 | 1.08 |
| 2008-07-31 | 0.90 |
| 2008-04-30 | 1.66 |
| 2008-01-31 | 2.07 |
| 2007-10-31 | 1.85 |
| 2007-07-31 | 1.85 |
| 2007-04-30 | 1.49 |
| 2007-01-31 | 1.23 |
| 2006-10-31 | 1.08 |
| 2006-07-31 | 1.28 |
| 2006-04-30 | 1.54 |
| 2006-01-31 | 1.05 |
| 2005-10-31 | 0.83 |
| 2005-07-31 | 0.77 |
| 2005-04-30 | 0.88 |
| 2005-01-31 | 0.75 |
| 2004-10-31 | 0.64 |
| 2004-07-31 | 0.60 |
| 2004-04-30 | 1.55 |
| 2004-01-31 | 1.65 |
| 2003-10-31 | 1.41 |
| 2003-07-31 | 1.58 |
| 2003-04-30 | 1.78 |
| 2003-01-31 | 1.59 |
| 2002-10-31 | 1.38 |
