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Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.66

Is Tyson Foods, Inc.’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

Tyson Foods, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.66 is 15% below its 5-year average of 0.77, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.52–0.95).

As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 18.01% below its 12-month average of 0.80.

TSN Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

TSN Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

0.66

Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.

-7.04% 10Y
TSN Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

TSN Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

TSN Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

TSN Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

TSN Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

0.66

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

0.80

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

0.73

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

0.77

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

0.72

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

0.77

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

0.78

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-18.01%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-8.97%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-14.66%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-7.75%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-14.42%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-15.74%

TSN Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)$20.44B0.660.800.730.77
Bunge Global S.A. (BG)vs ›$21.51B0.710.991.010.95
General Mills, Inc. (GIS)vs ›$18.37B0.430.410.400.43
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)vs ›$22.94B0.290.520.600.47
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs ›$23.38B0.710.970.800.67
Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)vs ›$24.53B0.550.560.550.70
Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs ›$26.29B0.220.210.180.17
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs ›$26.64B0.790.690.600.62
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs ›$13.60B1.201.191.101.20
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)vs ›$12.91B1.181.371.271.56

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

0.66

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

1.55

Includes inventory

Tyson Foods, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition

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

Tyson Foods, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for TSN stock is 0.66.
Is Tyson Foods, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Tyson Foods, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.66 is 15% below its 5-year average of 0.77, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.52–0.95).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for TSN stock is 0.80.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for TSN stock is 0.73.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for TSN stock is 0.77.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for TSN stock is 0.72.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for TSN stock is 0.77.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for TSN stock is 0.78.

Tyson Foods, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2025-09-270.66
2024-09-280.95
2023-09-300.52
2022-10-010.77
2021-09-300.86
2020-10-030.88
2019-09-300.56
2018-09-300.43
2017-09-300.75
2016-09-300.78
2015-09-300.71
2014-09-300.78
2013-09-300.93
2012-09-300.92
2011-09-300.92
2010-09-300.92
2009-09-301.19
2008-09-300.87
2007-09-300.64
2006-09-300.75
2005-09-300.66
2004-09-300.64
2003-09-300.56
2002-09-300.60
2001-09-300.57
2000-09-300.68
1999-09-300.75
1998-09-300.94
1997-09-300.95
1996-09-300.91

About Tyson Foods, Inc.

Tyson Foods, Inc. operates as a prominent global food producer, encompassing a broad range of activities across four core divisions: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. Within its Beef and Pork segments, the company manages the entire process from live cattle and hogs to their transformation into various meat products. This includes fabricating whole carcasses into primary and secondary cuts, providing case-ready options, and producing fully cooked meats. Its Chicken division is responsible for raising and processing poultry, delivering a spectrum of fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken items, and also supplying breeding stock. Additionally, Tyson markets specialty by-products such as animal hides. The Prepared Foods unit focuses on manufacturing and distributing a diverse portfolio of frozen and refrigerated convenience foods. This extensive lineup features items like ready-to-eat sandwiches, flame-grilled burgers, deli staples such as pepperoni, bacon, and lunchmeats, hot dogs, breakfast sausages, turkey products, tortilla items, appetizers, snacks, complete meals, ethnic dishes, side dishes, breadsticks, and other processed meats. These products are sold under popular brands including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, State Fair, Aidells, Gallo Salame, as well as its proprietary Tyson and ibp labels. Tyson distributes its extensive product range through various channels globally. Its sales force directly serves grocery retailers, wholesalers, meat distributors, warehouse club stores, military commissaries, industrial food processors, chain restaurants and their distributors, live markets, and international export firms. The company also leverages independent brokers and trading companies to reach domestic distributors who cater to a wide array of food service operations, such as institutional cafeterias (e.g., plant and school), convenience stores, hospitals, and other vendors. Founded in 1935, Tyson Foods maintains its corporate headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas.

Springdale, AR
138,000 employees
Consumer Defensive / Agricultural Farm Products
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Agricultural Farm Products
CEO
Donnie D. King