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 1.05 is 46% below its 3-year average of 1.95, near the low end of its 3-year range (0.00–3.95).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 17.36% below its 12-month average of 1.27.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.05
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.27
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.10
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-17.36%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-50.19%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
0.66
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+58.40%
vs the sector median at left
Talen Energy Corporation
Market Cap
$15.17B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.05
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
2.10
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$12.24B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.39
TTM Avg
0.36
3Y Avg
0.49
5Y Avg
0.55
Market Cap
$18.28B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.66
TTM Avg
0.49
3Y Avg
0.45
5Y Avg
0.45
Market Cap
$10.47B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.65
TTM Avg
0.71
3Y Avg
0.76
5Y Avg
0.83
Market Cap
$10.05B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.58
3Y Avg
0.64
5Y Avg
0.68
Market Cap
$8.31B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.06
TTM Avg
1.23
3Y Avg
1.53
5Y Avg
1.35
Market Cap
$22.57B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.66
TTM Avg
0.67
3Y Avg
0.69
5Y Avg
0.71
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) | $15.17B | 1.05 | 1.27 | 2.10 | N/A |
| Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)vs › | $12.24B | 0.39 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.55 |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)vs › | $18.28B | 0.66 | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)vs › | $19.13B | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.33 |
| The AES Corporation (AES)vs › | $10.47B | 0.65 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.83 |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP)vs › | $10.05B | 0.74 | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.68 |
| NiSource Inc (NI)vs › | $21.30B | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN-A)vs › | $8.31B | 1.06 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 1.35 |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs › | $22.57B | 0.66 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.71 |
| UGI Corporation (UGI)vs › | $7.74B | 0.87 | 0.65 | 0.82 | 0.88 |
Quick Ratio
1.05
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.28
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 1.05 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.72 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.34 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.20 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 2024-09-30 | 3.37 |
| 2024-06-30 | 3.86 |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.95 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.43 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.16 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.57 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.00 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.00 |
