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 0.28 is 43% below its 5-year average of 0.48, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.25–0.76).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 2, 2026. 19.88% below its 12-month average of 0.34.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.28
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.34
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.42
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.48
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.63
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.95
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.83
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-19.88%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-34.82%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-42.70%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-56.35%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-71.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-66.62%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.95
median of 86 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-70.98%
vs the sector median at left
Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Market Cap
$20.44B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.28
TTM Avg
0.34
3Y Avg
0.42
5Y Avg
0.48
Market Cap
$21.02B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.96
TTM Avg
0.91
3Y Avg
1.04
5Y Avg
1.04
Market Cap
$21.03B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.47
TTM Avg
1.30
3Y Avg
1.22
5Y Avg
1.21
Market Cap
$19.23B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.89
TTM Avg
2.79
3Y Avg
3.59
5Y Avg
5.54
Market Cap
$22.48B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.21
TTM Avg
0.21
3Y Avg
0.28
5Y Avg
0.32
Market Cap
$22.67B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.94
TTM Avg
2.02
3Y Avg
1.89
5Y Avg
2.02
Market Cap
$22.79B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.55
TTM Avg
1.44
3Y Avg
1.52
5Y Avg
1.50
Market Cap
$18.01B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.43
TTM Avg
0.41
3Y Avg
0.40
5Y Avg
0.41
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) | $20.44B | 0.28 | 0.34 | 0.42 | 0.48 |
| Amcor plc (AMCR)vs › | $20.59B | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.70 |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $21.02B | 0.96 | 0.91 | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)vs › | $21.03B | 1.47 | 1.30 | 1.22 | 1.21 |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $19.23B | 1.89 | 2.79 | 3.59 | 5.54 |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $22.48B | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.28 | 0.32 |
| Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)vs › | $22.67B | 1.94 | 2.02 | 1.89 | 2.02 |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $22.79B | 1.55 | 1.44 | 1.52 | 1.50 |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs › | $18.01B | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.41 |
| Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)vs › | $17.80B | 58.02 | 29.43 | 15.03 | 10.61 |
Quick Ratio
0.28
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.41
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 0.28 |
| 2026-01-31 | 0.43 |
| 2025-11-01 | 0.25 |
| 2025-08-02 | 0.30 |
| 2025-05-03 | 0.46 |
| 2025-01-31 | 0.60 |
| 2024-11-02 | 0.32 |
| 2024-08-03 | 0.50 |
| 2024-05-04 | 0.54 |
| 2024-01-31 | 0.66 |
| 2023-10-28 | 0.26 |
| 2023-07-29 | 0.47 |
| 2023-04-29 | 0.57 |
| 2023-01-31 | 0.66 |
| 2022-10-29 | 0.37 |
| 2022-07-30 | 0.52 |
| 2022-04-30 | 0.60 |
| 2022-01-31 | 0.50 |
| 2021-10-30 | 0.56 |
| 2021-07-31 | 0.76 |
| 2021-05-01 | 0.79 |
| 2021-01-31 | 1.00 |
| 2020-10-31 | 0.66 |
| 2020-08-01 | 1.35 |
| 2020-05-02 | 1.27 |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.67 |
| 2019-11-02 | 0.38 |
| 2019-08-03 | 0.57 |
| 2019-05-04 | 0.74 |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.85 |
| 2018-11-03 | 0.55 |
| 2018-08-04 | 0.80 |
| 2018-05-05 | 0.89 |
| 2018-01-31 | 0.93 |
| 2017-10-28 | 0.41 |
| 2017-07-29 | 0.79 |
| 2017-04-29 | 1.07 |
| 2017-01-31 | 1.12 |
| 2016-10-29 | 0.61 |
| 2016-07-30 | 0.91 |
| 2016-04-30 | 1.00 |
| 2016-01-31 | 1.55 |
| 2015-10-31 | 1.10 |
| 2015-08-01 | 1.65 |
| 2015-05-02 | 1.73 |
| 2015-01-31 | 1.89 |
| 2014-11-01 | 1.41 |
| 2014-08-02 | 1.95 |
| 2014-05-03 | 1.85 |
| 2014-01-31 | 2.04 |
| 2013-11-02 | 1.25 |
| 2013-08-03 | 1.66 |
| 2013-05-04 | 1.56 |
| 2013-01-31 | 1.94 |
| 2012-10-27 | 1.10 |
| 2012-07-28 | 1.78 |
| 2012-04-28 | 1.32 |
| 2012-01-31 | 2.04 |
| 2011-10-29 | 0.94 |
| 2011-07-30 | 1.32 |
| 2011-04-30 | 1.20 |
| 2011-01-31 | 1.14 |
| 2010-10-30 | 0.37 |
| 2010-07-31 | 0.57 |
| 2010-05-01 | 0.44 |
| 2010-01-31 | 0.44 |
| 2009-10-31 | 0.27 |
| 2009-08-01 | 0.42 |
| 2009-05-02 | 0.50 |
| 2009-01-31 | 0.54 |
| 2008-11-01 | 0.28 |
| 2008-08-02 | 0.42 |
| 2008-05-03 | 0.39 |
| 2008-01-31 | 0.47 |
| 2007-11-03 | 0.29 |
| 2007-07-31 | 0.38 |
| 2007-04-30 | 0.40 |
| 2007-01-31 | 0.51 |
| 2006-10-31 | 0.00 |
| 2006-07-31 | 0.00 |
| 2006-04-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-01-31 | 0.52 |
| 2005-10-31 | 0.00 |
| 2005-07-31 | 0.00 |
| 2005-04-30 | 0.00 |
