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 0.77 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.84, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.58–1.44).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 4.01% below its 12-month average of 0.80.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.77
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.80
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.76
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.79
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.05
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.23
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.29
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.01%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.66%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-2.23%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-26.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-37.72%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-40.27%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.16
median of 41 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-33.70%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$62.09B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.36
TTM Avg
1.52
3Y Avg
1.88
5Y Avg
1.85
Market Cap
$60.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
17.93
3Y Avg
20.16
5Y Avg
15.88
Market Cap
$67.57B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.92
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.34
5Y Avg
1.94
Market Cap
$73.20B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.44
TTM Avg
2.24
3Y Avg
2.25
5Y Avg
2.49
Market Cap
$37.62B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.45
TTM Avg
1.19
3Y Avg
1.57
5Y Avg
1.62
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale S.A. (VALE) | $62.73B | 0.77 | 0.80 | 0.76 | 0.79 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $62.09B | 1.36 | 1.52 | 1.88 | 1.85 |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $60.94B | N/A | 17.93 | 20.16 | 15.88 |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $67.14B | 1.07 | 1.02 | 1.16 | 1.27 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $67.57B | 0.92 | 1.27 | 1.34 | 1.94 |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $73.20B | 2.44 | 2.24 | 2.25 | 2.49 |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $51.39B | 1.10 | 0.95 | 0.93 | 0.99 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $80.26B | 1.57 | 0.88 | 0.90 | 0.97 |
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)vs › | $37.62B | 1.45 | 1.19 | 1.57 | 1.62 |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $36.89B | 1.20 | 1.63 | 1.75 | 1.71 |
Quick Ratio
0.77
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.19
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 | 0.77 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.79 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.82 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.85 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.74 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.58 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.73 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.79 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.76 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.73 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.90 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.18 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.93 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.44 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.60 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.39 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.24 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.46 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.37 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.03 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.87 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.82 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.21 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.25 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.13 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.15 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.47 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.51 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.59 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.71 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.44 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.25 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.18 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.36 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.32 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.36 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.47 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.58 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.85 |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.03 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.11 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.69 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.44 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.53 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.42 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.95 |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.25 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.58 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.49 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.72 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.69 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.82 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.53 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.81 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.74 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.92 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.97 |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.22 |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.85 |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.64 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.67 |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.74 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.10 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.93 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.32 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.21 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.22 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.29 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.62 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.37 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.53 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.31 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.20 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.28 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.63 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.24 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.13 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.01 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.21 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.47 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.52 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.65 |
