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 0.88 is 11% below its 5-year average of 0.99, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.78–1.23).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, April 25, 2026. 0.96% above its 12-month average of 0.88.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-04-25): 0.88.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.94
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.10
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.10
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.05
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-5.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-10.61%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-19.69%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-19.59%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-16.13%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.88
median of 158 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+0.48%
vs the sector median at left
Village Super Market, Inc.
Market Cap
$644.83M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.88
TTM Avg
0.88
3Y Avg
0.94
5Y Avg
0.99
Market Cap
$627.92M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.91
TTM Avg
0.54
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.54
Market Cap
$599.58M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
6.48
TTM Avg
1.35
3Y Avg
1.23
5Y Avg
1.30
Market Cap
$589.64M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.81
TTM Avg
0.92
3Y Avg
0.97
5Y Avg
0.93
Market Cap
$710.59M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.92
TTM Avg
1.01
3Y Avg
1.46
5Y Avg
1.45
Market Cap
$556.45M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.97
TTM Avg
2.35
3Y Avg
1.84
5Y Avg
2.00
Market Cap
$514.61M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.29
TTM Avg
0.34
3Y Avg
0.30
5Y Avg
0.28
Market Cap
$791.80M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.62
TTM Avg
1.33
3Y Avg
1.10
5Y Avg
1.01
Market Cap
$807.16M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.48
TTM Avg
0.54
3Y Avg
0.62
5Y Avg
0.67
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Super Market, Inc. (VLGEA) | $644.83M | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.94 | 0.99 |
| Yesway, Inc. (YSWY)vs › | $627.92M | 0.91 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.54 |
| Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)vs › | $599.58M | 6.48 | 1.35 | 1.23 | 1.30 |
| Helen of Troy Limited (HELE)vs › | $589.64M | 0.81 | 0.92 | 0.97 | 0.93 |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)vs › | $710.59M | 0.92 | 1.01 | 1.46 | 1.45 |
| The Honest Company, Inc. (HNST)vs › | $556.45M | 2.97 | 2.35 | 1.84 | 2.00 |
| Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)vs › | $514.61M | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.28 |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $791.80M | 0.62 | 1.33 | 1.10 | 1.01 |
| Westrock Coffee Company, LLC (WEST)vs › | $807.16M | 0.48 | 0.54 | 0.62 | 0.67 |
| American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)vs › | $837.56M | 3.25 | 3.38 | 3.08 | 3.22 |
Quick Ratio
0.88
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.17
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-25 | 0.88 |
| 2026-01-24 | 0.99 |
| 2025-10-25 | 0.88 |
| 2025-07-26 | 0.85 |
| 2025-04-26 | 0.78 |
| 2025-01-25 | 0.86 |
| 2024-10-26 | 0.86 |
| 2024-07-27 | 0.88 |
| 2024-04-27 | 0.82 |
| 2024-01-27 | 1.08 |
| 2023-10-28 | 1.10 |
| 2023-07-31 | 1.13 |
| 2023-04-29 | 1.11 |
| 2023-01-28 | 0.91 |
| 2022-10-29 | 0.90 |
| 2022-07-31 | 1.23 |
| 2022-04-30 | 1.17 |
| 2022-01-29 | 1.20 |
| 2021-10-30 | 1.14 |
| 2021-07-31 | 1.01 |
| 2021-04-24 | 0.97 |
| 2021-01-23 | 0.94 |
| 2020-10-24 | 0.95 |
| 2020-07-31 | 0.95 |
| 2020-04-25 | 0.91 |
| 2020-01-25 | 0.85 |
| 2019-10-26 | 0.92 |
| 2019-07-31 | 1.16 |
| 2019-04-27 | 1.29 |
| 2019-01-26 | 1.54 |
| 2018-10-27 | 1.50 |
| 2018-07-31 | 1.49 |
| 2018-04-28 | 1.38 |
| 2018-01-27 | 1.18 |
| 2017-10-28 | 1.22 |
| 2017-07-31 | 1.45 |
| 2017-04-29 | 1.48 |
| 2017-01-28 | 1.45 |
| 2016-10-29 | 1.43 |
| 2016-07-31 | 1.19 |
| 2016-04-23 | 1.12 |
| 2016-01-23 | 1.06 |
| 2015-10-24 | 0.96 |
| 2015-07-31 | 0.94 |
| 2015-04-25 | 0.92 |
| 2015-01-24 | 0.86 |
| 2014-10-25 | 0.83 |
| 2014-07-31 | 0.81 |
| 2014-04-26 | 0.83 |
| 2014-01-25 | 1.20 |
| 2013-10-26 | 1.23 |
| 2013-07-31 | 1.48 |
| 2013-04-27 | 1.30 |
| 2013-01-26 | 1.25 |
| 2012-10-27 | 1.34 |
| 2012-07-31 | 1.31 |
| 2012-04-28 | 1.20 |
| 2012-01-28 | 1.17 |
| 2011-10-29 | 1.08 |
| 2011-07-31 | 1.05 |
| 2011-04-30 | 1.10 |
| 2011-01-29 | 1.05 |
| 2010-10-30 | 1.10 |
| 2010-07-31 | 1.06 |
| 2010-04-24 | 1.01 |
| 2010-01-23 | 0.99 |
| 2009-10-24 | 0.98 |
| 2009-07-31 | 0.96 |
| 2009-04-25 | 0.94 |
| 2009-01-24 | 0.90 |
| 2008-10-25 | 0.70 |
| 2008-07-31 | 0.73 |
| 2008-04-26 | 0.64 |
| 2008-01-26 | 0.81 |
| 2007-10-27 | 0.69 |
| 2007-07-31 | 0.90 |
| 2007-04-28 | 0.88 |
| 2007-01-27 | 0.83 |
| 2006-10-28 | 0.79 |
| 2006-07-31 | 1.19 |
| 2006-04-29 | 1.16 |
| 2006-01-28 | 1.08 |
| 2005-10-29 | 1.06 |
| 2005-07-31 | 1.09 |
| 2005-04-30 | 1.04 |
| 2005-01-29 | 0.99 |
| 2004-10-30 | 0.93 |
| 2004-07-31 | 1.01 |
| 2004-04-24 | 0.97 |
| 2004-01-24 | 0.95 |
| 2003-10-25 | 0.91 |
| 2003-07-31 | 0.93 |
| 2003-04-26 | 0.91 |
| 2003-01-25 | 0.79 |
| 2002-10-26 | 0.70 |
| 2002-07-31 | 0.76 |
