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 1.42 is 25% below its 5-year average of 1.89, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.41–2.53).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 11.71% below its 12-month average of 1.60.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 1.42.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.42
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.60
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.67
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.89
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.71
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.77
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.80
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-11.71%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-15.37%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-25.11%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-17.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-20.07%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-21.46%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.15
median of 154 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+23.66%
vs the sector median at left
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Market Cap
$2.31B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.42
TTM Avg
1.60
3Y Avg
1.67
5Y Avg
1.89
Market Cap
$2.26B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.12
TTM Avg
0.91
3Y Avg
0.77
5Y Avg
0.94
Market Cap
$1.97B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.88
TTM Avg
1.79
3Y Avg
1.68
5Y Avg
1.63
Market Cap
$1.82B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.04
TTM Avg
2.24
3Y Avg
2.02
5Y Avg
2.13
Market Cap
$2.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.32
TTM Avg
1.26
3Y Avg
1.89
5Y Avg
3.34
Market Cap
$3.04B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
37.88
TTM Avg
4.78
3Y Avg
4.67
5Y Avg
3.44
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) | $2.31B | 1.42 | 1.60 | 1.67 | 1.89 |
| Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)vs › | $2.26B | 1.12 | 0.91 | 0.77 | 0.94 |
| Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)vs › | $1.97B | 1.88 | 1.79 | 1.68 | 1.63 |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC)vs › | $1.82B | 2.04 | 2.24 | 2.02 | 2.13 |
| Plug Power Inc. (PLUG)vs › | $2.94B | 1.32 | 1.26 | 1.89 | 3.34 |
| Allient Inc. (ALNT)vs › | $1.60B | 1.95 | 2.14 | 1.75 | 1.60 |
| NuScale Power Corporation (SMR)vs › | $3.04B | 37.88 | 4.78 | 4.67 | 3.44 |
| Exponent, Inc. (EXPO)vs › | $3.27B | 1.98 | 2.57 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| T1 Energy Inc (TE)vs › | $1.28B | 0.90 | 0.96 | 4.38 | 6.93 |
| FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL)vs › | $1.25B | 7.77 | 4.92 | 5.37 | 5.61 |
Quick Ratio
1.42
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.45
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 | 1.42 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.41 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.90 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.59 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.70 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.62 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.48 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.49 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.64 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.85 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.87 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.90 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.88 |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.29 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.42 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.37 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.61 |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.30 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.31 |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.14 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.53 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.69 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.77 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.69 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.48 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.48 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.29 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.94 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.38 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.44 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.37 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.76 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.89 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.73 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.69 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.73 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.68 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.87 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.57 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.72 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.13 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.83 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.96 |
| 2015-03-31 | 2.06 |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.19 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.93 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.93 |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.02 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.99 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.83 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.94 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.69 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.68 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.71 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.66 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.44 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.56 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.92 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.82 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.86 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.32 |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.04 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.96 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.85 |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.04 |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.07 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.68 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.91 |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.23 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.95 |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.90 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.91 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.70 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.47 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.67 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.83 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.75 |
| 2006-06-30 | 2.11 |
| 2006-03-31 | 2.04 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.64 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.88 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.90 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.86 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.17 |
| 2004-09-30 | 2.11 |
| 2004-06-30 | 2.17 |
| 2004-03-31 | 2.03 |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.07 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.84 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.68 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.54 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.37 |