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 1.20 is 29% below its 5-year average of 1.69, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.13–2.92).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 22.70% below its 12-month average of 1.55.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.20
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.75
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.63
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.67
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.65
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.41
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-22.70%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-31.45%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-26.32%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-28.20%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-27.45%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-15.23%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.17
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+1.97%
vs the sector median at left
Vulcan Materials Company
Market Cap
$36.84B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.20
TTM Avg
1.55
3Y Avg
1.75
5Y Avg
1.63
Market Cap
$36.39B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.29
TTM Avg
1.19
3Y Avg
1.57
5Y Avg
1.62
Market Cap
$34.21B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.36
TTM Avg
1.88
3Y Avg
1.91
5Y Avg
1.88
Market Cap
$26.36B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.01
TTM Avg
1.92
3Y Avg
1.73
5Y Avg
1.73
Market Cap
$24.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.22
TTM Avg
1.08
3Y Avg
1.07
5Y Avg
1.05
Market Cap
$49.71B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
7.78
TTM Avg
17.93
3Y Avg
20.16
5Y Avg
15.88
Market Cap
$22.58B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.02
TTM Avg
1.06
3Y Avg
1.07
5Y Avg
1.12
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $36.84B | 1.20 | 1.55 | 1.75 | 1.63 |
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)vs › | $36.39B | 1.29 | 1.19 | 1.57 | 1.62 |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs › | $34.21B | 2.36 | 1.88 | 1.91 | 1.88 |
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs › | $33.88B | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.66 |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs › | $26.36B | 2.01 | 1.92 | 1.73 | 1.73 |
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs › | $24.94B | 1.22 | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.05 |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $49.71B | 7.78 | 17.93 | 20.16 | 15.88 |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $22.58B | 1.02 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.12 |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $22.00B | 1.25 | 1.11 | 1.15 | 1.13 |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $20.60B | 2.30 | 1.92 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
Quick Ratio
1.20
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.69
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 | 1.20 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.89 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.97 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.56 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.13 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.51 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.28 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.02 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.66 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.81 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.39 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.47 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.83 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.59 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.38 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.31 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.34 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.27 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.52 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.38 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.92 |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.74 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.74 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.69 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.52 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.69 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.72 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.67 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.23 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.99 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.11 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.96 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.05 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.80 |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.34 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.95 |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.20 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.08 |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.05 |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.03 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.88 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.09 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.98 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.34 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.22 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.32 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.78 |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.27 |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.19 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.04 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.15 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.46 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.25 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.49 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.13 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.00 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.20 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.32 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.88 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.34 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.50 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.82 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.75 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.41 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.40 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.39 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.30 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.32 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.22 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.03 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.95 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.03 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.14 |
| 2006-03-31 | 2.07 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.91 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.74 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.69 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.91 |
| 2004-09-30 | 2.29 |
| 2004-06-30 | 2.22 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.55 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.53 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.41 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.16 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.77 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.85 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.75 |
