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 0.55 is 29% below its 5-year average of 0.77, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.52–1.04).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, June 27, 2026. 18.14% below its 12-month average of 0.67.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.67
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.75
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.77
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.74
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.77
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.79
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-18.14%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-26.85%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-28.55%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-25.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-28.36%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-30.84%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.60
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-9.31%
vs the sector median at left
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Market Cap
$20.58B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.55
TTM Avg
0.67
3Y Avg
0.75
5Y Avg
0.77
Market Cap
$20.82B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.64
TTM Avg
0.99
3Y Avg
1.01
5Y Avg
0.95
Market Cap
$19.69B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.40
TTM Avg
0.40
3Y Avg
0.40
5Y Avg
0.40
Market Cap
$23.19B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.48
TTM Avg
0.56
3Y Avg
0.55
5Y Avg
0.70
Market Cap
$24.46B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.69
TTM Avg
0.97
3Y Avg
0.80
5Y Avg
0.67
Market Cap
$25.16B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.39
TTM Avg
0.52
3Y Avg
0.60
5Y Avg
0.47
Market Cap
$14.24B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.39
TTM Avg
0.30
3Y Avg
0.29
5Y Avg
0.30
Market Cap
$13.77B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.97
TTM Avg
1.19
3Y Avg
1.10
5Y Avg
1.20
Market Cap
$13.30B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.18
TTM Avg
1.37
3Y Avg
1.27
5Y Avg
1.56
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) | $20.58B | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.75 | 0.77 |
| Bunge Global S.A. (BG)vs › | $20.82B | 0.64 | 0.99 | 1.01 | 0.95 |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS)vs › | $19.69B | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)vs › | $23.19B | 0.48 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.70 |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs › | $24.46B | 0.69 | 0.97 | 0.80 | 0.67 |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)vs › | $25.16B | 0.39 | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.47 |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $14.24B | 0.39 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.30 |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $13.77B | 0.97 | 1.19 | 1.10 | 1.20 |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)vs › | $13.30B | 1.18 | 1.37 | 1.27 | 1.56 |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs › | $27.92B | 0.25 | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
Quick Ratio
0.55
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.43
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-27 | 0.55 |
| 2026-03-28 | 0.70 |
| 2025-12-27 | 0.66 |
| 2025-09-27 | 0.66 |
| 2025-06-28 | 0.78 |
| 2025-03-29 | 0.69 |
| 2024-12-28 | 1.04 |
| 2024-09-28 | 0.95 |
| 2024-06-29 | 0.95 |
| 2024-03-30 | 0.87 |
| 2023-12-30 | 0.67 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2023-07-01 | 0.71 |
| 2023-04-01 | 0.63 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.77 |
| 2022-07-02 | 0.85 |
| 2022-04-02 | 0.86 |
| 2022-01-01 | 0.94 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.86 |
| 2021-07-03 | 0.80 |
| 2021-04-03 | 0.84 |
| 2021-01-02 | 0.95 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.88 |
| 2020-06-27 | 0.89 |
| 2020-03-28 | 0.70 |
| 2019-12-28 | 0.52 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2019-06-29 | 0.59 |
| 2019-03-30 | 0.54 |
| 2018-12-29 | 0.34 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.66 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.69 |
| 2017-12-30 | 0.70 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.75 |
| 2017-07-01 | 0.79 |
| 2017-04-01 | 0.66 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.78 |
| 2016-07-02 | 0.72 |
| 2016-04-02 | 0.74 |
| 2016-01-02 | 0.78 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2015-06-27 | 0.62 |
| 2015-03-28 | 0.59 |
| 2014-12-27 | 0.69 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.78 |
| 2014-06-28 | 0.94 |
| 2014-03-29 | 0.88 |
| 2013-12-28 | 0.94 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.93 |
| 2013-06-29 | 0.89 |
| 2013-03-30 | 0.87 |
| 2012-12-29 | 0.86 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.05 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2011-07-02 | 0.89 |
| 2011-04-02 | 0.89 |
| 2011-01-01 | 0.93 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2010-07-03 | 1.03 |
| 2010-04-03 | 1.10 |
| 2010-01-02 | 1.22 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.19 |
| 2009-06-27 | 1.17 |
| 2009-03-28 | 1.14 |
| 2008-12-27 | 0.90 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.87 |
| 2008-06-28 | 0.71 |
| 2008-03-29 | 0.64 |
| 2007-12-29 | 0.65 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.74 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2006-12-30 | 0.65 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.75 |
| 2006-07-01 | 0.73 |
| 2006-04-01 | 0.74 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2005-07-02 | 0.56 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.54 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2004-06-26 | 0.56 |
| 2004-03-27 | 0.61 |
| 2003-12-27 | 0.58 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2003-06-28 | 0.72 |
| 2003-03-29 | 0.69 |
| 2002-12-28 | 0.67 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.60 |
