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 1.33 is 18% above its 5-year average of 1.13, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.83–1.47).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 11.29% above its 12-month average of 1.20.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.33
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.20
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.08
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.13
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.36
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.86
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.32
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+11.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+22.69%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+17.65%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-2.47%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-28.31%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-42.60%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+10.01%
vs the sector median at left
Stryker Corporation
Market Cap
$124.86B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.33
TTM Avg
1.20
3Y Avg
1.08
5Y Avg
1.13
Market Cap
$124.82B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.96
TTM Avg
3.59
3Y Avg
3.74
5Y Avg
4.30
Market Cap
$121.09B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.46
TTM Avg
2.41
3Y Avg
3.31
5Y Avg
3.62
Market Cap
$131.47B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.72
TTM Avg
0.73
3Y Avg
0.70
5Y Avg
0.72
Market Cap
$133.25B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.63
TTM Avg
0.61
3Y Avg
0.63
5Y Avg
0.63
Market Cap
$133.37B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.14
TTM Avg
1.15
3Y Avg
1.19
5Y Avg
1.27
Market Cap
$137.13B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.51
TTM Avg
1.28
3Y Avg
1.37
5Y Avg
1.36
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation (SYK) | $124.86B | 1.33 | 1.20 | 1.08 | 1.13 |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)vs › | $124.82B | 3.96 | 3.59 | 3.74 | 4.30 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $121.09B | 2.46 | 2.41 | 3.31 | 3.62 |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN)vs › | $131.47B | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.70 | 0.72 |
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs › | $133.25B | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.63 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $133.37B | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.19 | 1.27 |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs › | $137.13B | 1.51 | 1.28 | 1.37 | 1.36 |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $109.30B | 1.62 | 1.52 | 1.60 | 1.67 |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs › | $142.54B | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.87 | 0.95 |
| GSK plc (GSK)vs › | $103.56B | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.59 |
Quick Ratio
1.33
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.89
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 | 1.33 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.25 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.13 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.06 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.00 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.32 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.22 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.95 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.99 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.83 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.84 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.99 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.19 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.15 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.18 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.47 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.35 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.32 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.39 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.23 |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.15 |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.12 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.77 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.84 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.35 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.26 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.30 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.41 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.21 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.15 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.08 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.68 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.74 |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.06 |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.81 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.28 |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.18 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.62 |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.70 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.24 |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.23 |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.60 |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.39 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.81 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.82 |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.20 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.95 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.60 |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.35 |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.73 |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.93 |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.73 |
| 2012-09-30 | 4.01 |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.97 |
| 2012-03-31 | 3.82 |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.24 |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.61 |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.25 |
| 2011-03-31 | 3.33 |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.10 |
| 2010-09-30 | 4.63 |
| 2010-06-30 | 4.58 |
| 2010-03-31 | 4.21 |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.41 |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.99 |
| 2009-06-30 | 3.95 |
| 2009-03-31 | 3.39 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.75 |
| 2008-09-30 | 3.51 |
| 2008-06-30 | 3.92 |
| 2008-03-31 | 3.63 |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.08 |
| 2007-09-30 | 3.36 |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.20 |
| 2007-03-31 | 2.82 |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.11 |
| 2006-09-30 | 2.19 |
| 2006-06-30 | 2.10 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.96 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.85 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.72 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.68 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.60 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.34 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.37 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.22 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.08 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.16 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.09 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.08 |
