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 3.10 is 12% above its 5-year average of 2.76, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.77–4.05).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 30, 2026. 10.86% above its 12-month average of 2.79.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-05-30): 3.10.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
3.10
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
2.79
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.87
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.76
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.90
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+10.86%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.01%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+12.18%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+6.75%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.89
median of 156 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+248.10%
vs the sector median at left
The Simply Good Foods Company
Market Cap
$881.42M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.10
TTM Avg
2.79
3Y Avg
2.87
5Y Avg
2.76
Market Cap
$835.91M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.25
TTM Avg
3.38
3Y Avg
3.08
5Y Avg
3.22
Market Cap
$810.46M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.48
TTM Avg
0.54
3Y Avg
0.62
5Y Avg
0.67
Market Cap
$791.72M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.62
TTM Avg
1.33
3Y Avg
1.10
5Y Avg
1.01
Market Cap
$711.31M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.92
TTM Avg
1.01
3Y Avg
1.46
5Y Avg
1.45
Market Cap
$1.07B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.00
TTM Avg
1.33
3Y Avg
1.34
5Y Avg
1.57
Market Cap
$1.10B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.11
TTM Avg
2.52
3Y Avg
1.79
5Y Avg
1.62
Market Cap
$1.12B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.30
TTM Avg
0.32
3Y Avg
0.35
5Y Avg
0.45
Market Cap
$645.38M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.88
TTM Avg
0.86
3Y Avg
1.02
5Y Avg
1.02
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL) | $881.42M | 3.10 | 2.79 | 2.87 | 2.76 |
| American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)vs › | $835.91M | 3.25 | 3.38 | 3.08 | 3.22 |
| Westrock Coffee Company, LLC (WEST)vs › | $810.46M | 0.48 | 0.54 | 0.62 | 0.67 |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $791.72M | 0.62 | 1.33 | 1.10 | 1.01 |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)vs › | $711.31M | 0.92 | 1.01 | 1.46 | 1.45 |
| Universal Corporation (UVV)vs › | $1.07B | 1.00 | 1.33 | 1.34 | 1.57 |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $1.10B | 2.11 | 2.52 | 1.79 | 1.62 |
| Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO)vs › | $1.12B | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.45 |
| Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA)vs › | $645.38M | 0.88 | 0.86 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
| Yesway, Inc. (YSWY)vs › | $630.88M | 0.91 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 |
Quick Ratio
3.10
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
4.80
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-30 | 3.10 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2.87 |
| 2025-11-29 | 3.24 |
| 2025-08-30 | 2.30 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2.46 |
| 2025-03-01 | 2.70 |
| 2024-11-30 | 2.75 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2.75 |
| 2024-05-25 | 4.05 |
| 2024-02-24 | 3.09 |
| 2023-11-25 | 3.46 |
| 2023-08-26 | 2.84 |
| 2023-05-27 | 3.43 |
| 2023-02-25 | 3.06 |
| 2022-11-26 | 2.88 |
| 2022-08-27 | 2.21 |
| 2022-05-28 | 2.12 |
| 2022-02-26 | 2.00 |
| 2021-11-27 | 2.17 |
| 2021-08-28 | 1.77 |
| 2021-05-29 | 2.36 |
| 2021-02-27 | 2.56 |
| 2020-11-28 | 2.69 |
| 2020-08-29 | 2.81 |
| 2020-05-30 | 2.24 |
| 2020-02-29 | 2.10 |
| 2019-11-30 | 1.71 |
| 2019-08-31 | 6.65 |
| 2019-05-25 | 7.57 |
| 2019-02-23 | 7.85 |
| 2018-11-24 | 8.00 |
| 2018-08-25 | 5.09 |
| 2018-05-26 | 5.01 |
| 2018-02-24 | 4.06 |
| 2017-11-25 | 3.31 |
| 2017-08-26 | 3.15 |
| 2017-05-27 | 2.19 |
| 2017-05-26 | 0.00 |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.13 |
| 2016-09-30 | 11.80 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.10 |
