Walmart Inc. (WMT) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.24
Is Walmart Inc.’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Walmart Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.24 is 15% below its 5-year average of 0.28, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.21–0.49).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for Walmart Inc. (WMT) is 0.24 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is equal to its 12-month average by 0.00% (0.24).
WMT Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
WMT Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
WMT Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
WMT Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.24
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.24
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.23
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.28
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.26
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.25
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.25
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.00%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.23%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-15.29%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-6.05%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-5.19%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-4.91%
WMT Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | — | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.28 |
| Target Corporation (TGT) | $57.49B | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.31 |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $429.55B | 0.55 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.51 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.83 | 0.85 |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $38.84B | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.39 |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.13B | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.17 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.24
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.79
Includes inventory
Walmart Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
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
Walmart Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for WMT stock is 0.24.
- Is Walmart Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Walmart Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.24 is 15% below its 5-year average of 0.28, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.21–0.49).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for WMT stock is 0.24.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for WMT stock is 0.23.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for WMT stock is 0.28.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for WMT stock is 0.26.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for WMT stock is 0.25.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for WMT stock is 0.25.
Walmart Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 0.24 |
| 2025-01-31 | 0.24 |
| 2024-01-31 | 0.24 |
| 2023-01-31 | 0.21 |
| 2022-01-31 | 0.28 |
| 2021-01-31 | 0.49 |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.22 |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.23 |
| 2018-01-31 | 0.20 |
| 2017-01-31 | 0.22 |
| 2016-01-31 | 0.24 |
| 2015-01-31 | 0.28 |
| 2014-01-31 | 0.24 |
| 2013-01-31 | 0.22 |
| 2012-01-31 | 0.23 |
| 2011-01-31 | 0.27 |
| 2010-01-31 | 0.28 |
| 2009-01-31 | 0.26 |
| 2008-01-31 | 0.22 |
| 2007-01-31 | 0.25 |
| 2006-01-31 | 0.24 |
| 2005-01-31 | 0.21 |
| 2004-01-31 | 0.21 |
| 2003-01-31 | 0.19 |
| 2002-01-31 | 0.19 |
| 2001-01-31 | 0.18 |
| 2000-01-31 | 0.18 |
| 1999-01-31 | 0.24 |
| 1998-01-31 | 0.20 |
| 1997-01-31 | 0.19 |