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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.51

Is the quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.51 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.55, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.20–0.85).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 20.11% below its 12-month average of 0.63.

Quick Ratio

WSM Quick Ratio

0.51

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

-11.37% 5Y
WSM Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

WSM Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

WSM Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

WSM Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

WSM Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

0.51

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

0.63

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

0.66

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

0.55

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

0.50

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

0.57

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

0.64

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-20.11%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-23.28%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-7.91%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+1.44%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-10.48%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-21.17%

WSM Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)$28.14B0.510.630.660.55
Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs ›$28.81B0.600.540.520.53
Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs ›$29.50B1.312.992.041.84
PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs ›$26.21B0.880.830.720.74
Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs ›$30.09B0.730.720.760.83
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs ›$25.08B1.551.441.521.50
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs ›$31.22B1.130.931.221.51
Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs ›$24.48B0.210.210.280.32
Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs ›$23.22B0.960.911.041.04
JD.com, Inc. (JD)vs ›$34.29B0.890.940.950.97

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

0.51

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

1.39

Includes inventory

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

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for WSM stock is 0.51.
Is Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.51 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.55, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.20–0.85).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for WSM stock is 0.63.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for WSM stock is 0.66.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for WSM stock is 0.55.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for WSM stock is 0.50.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for WSM stock is 0.57.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for WSM stock is 0.64.

WSM Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-05-030.51
2026-02-010.64
2025-11-020.60
2025-08-030.69
2025-05-040.73
2025-01-310.74
2024-10-270.56
2024-07-280.85
2024-04-280.85
2024-01-310.78
2023-10-290.53
2023-07-300.44
2023-04-300.29
2023-01-310.35
2022-10-300.20
2022-07-310.21
2022-05-010.31
2022-01-310.61
2021-10-310.53
2021-08-010.57
2021-05-020.57
2021-01-310.79
2020-11-010.69
2020-08-020.73
2020-05-030.64
2020-01-310.41
2019-11-030.31
2019-08-040.31
2019-05-050.30
2019-01-310.53
2018-10-280.38
2018-07-290.40
2018-04-290.53
2018-01-310.57
2017-10-290.25
2017-07-300.29
2017-04-300.28
2017-01-310.41
2016-10-300.27
2016-07-310.33
2016-05-010.31
2016-01-310.36
2015-11-010.36
2015-08-020.43
2015-05-030.46
2015-01-310.58
2014-11-020.43
2014-08-030.49
2014-05-040.58
2014-01-310.70
2013-11-030.50
2013-08-040.73
2013-05-050.94
2013-01-311.03
2012-10-280.90
2012-07-291.06
2012-04-291.16
2012-01-311.26
2011-10-301.12
2011-07-311.31
2011-05-011.42
2011-01-311.36
2010-10-311.13
2010-08-011.27
2010-05-021.33
2010-01-311.27
2009-11-010.96
2009-08-020.93
2009-05-030.81
2009-01-310.80
2008-11-020.51
2008-08-030.62
2008-05-040.51
2008-01-310.58
2007-10-280.41
2007-07-290.59
2007-04-290.72
2007-01-310.78
2006-10-290.65
2006-07-300.86
2006-04-300.95
2006-01-310.95
2005-10-300.62
2005-07-310.75
2005-05-010.67
2005-01-310.81
2004-10-310.56
2004-08-010.68
2004-05-020.56
2004-01-310.64
2003-11-020.45
2003-08-030.59
2003-05-040.55
2003-01-310.72
2002-11-030.47
2002-08-040.69

About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) functions as a specialized, multi-channel retailer offering a diverse array of products for the home. Its flagship Williams Sonoma brand is renowned for cooking, dining, and entertaining essentials, such as cookware, culinary tools, small appliances, flatware, dinnerware, barware, outdoor furnishings, and an extensive collection of cookbooks. This brand also provides home furnishings and decorative accents. The popular Pottery Barn brand features furniture, bedding, lighting, rugs, table linens, and decorative items. Targeting younger demographics, Pottery Barn Kids offers children's accessories, while Pottery Barn Teen caters to adolescents with products ranging from organic bedding to versatile, multi-purpose furniture. Furthermore, West Elm contributes a selection of stylish home decor to the company's portfolio. Complementing these are Rejuvenation, specializing in historically inspired, made-to-order lighting, hardware, furniture, and home accents, and Mark and Graham, which provides personalized accessories for women and men, travel goods, entertaining and bar essentials, home decor, and seasonal merchandise. The company also maintains an innovative 3-D imaging and augmented reality platform for the broader home furnishings and decor sector. Williams-Sonoma distributes its products through a robust omni-channel strategy, encompassing e-commerce platforms, direct-mail catalogs, and physical retail locations. The company boasts a significant retail footprint with 544 company-owned stores, including 502 across 41 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, alongside 20 in Canada, 19 in Australia, and 3 in the United Kingdom. An additional 139 franchised stores operate internationally, and the company extends its reach through e-commerce websites in countries like those in the Middle East, the Philippines, Mexico, South Korea, and India. Established in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

San Francisco, CA
19,600 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Specialty Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail
CEO
Laura J. Alber