Xylem Inc. (XYL) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.28
Is Xylem Inc.’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Xylem Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.28 is 11% below its 5-year average of 1.43, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.28–1.77).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for Xylem Inc. (XYL) is 1.28 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 1.92% (1.31).
XYL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
XYL Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
XYL Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
XYL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.28
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.31
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.32
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.43
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.39
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.48
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.47
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.92%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-3.40%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-10.59%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-8.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-13.40%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-13.06%
XYL Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xylem Inc. (XYL) | — | 1.28 | 1.31 | 1.32 | 1.43 |
| Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB) | $25.71B | 1.00 | 0.99 | 1.04 | 1.07 |
| Dover Corporation (DOV) | $29.23B | 1.28 | 1.40 | 1.11 | 1.03 |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.62B | 0.58 | 0.74 | 0.99 | 0.98 |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX) | $35.93B | 1.28 | 1.33 | 1.30 | 1.28 |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) | $36.97B | 2.29 | 1.75 | 2.24 | 2.47 |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.31B | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.92 | 1.00 |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.68B | 0.95 | 0.94 | 0.88 | 0.82 |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 1.00 | 1.03 | 0.94 | 0.89 |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.33B | 1.90 | 1.75 | 1.66 | 1.82 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
1.28
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.63
Includes inventory
Xylem 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
Xylem Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for XYL stock is 1.28.
- Is Xylem Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Xylem Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.28 is 11% below its 5-year average of 1.43, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.28–1.77).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for XYL stock is 1.31.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for XYL stock is 1.32.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for XYL stock is 1.43.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for XYL stock is 1.39.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for XYL stock is 1.48.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for XYL stock is 1.47.
Xylem Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.28 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.39 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.77 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.52 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.27 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.41 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.91 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.75 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.80 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.83 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.49 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.46 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.38 |
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About Xylem Inc.
Xylem Inc., along with its affiliated companies, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and maintaining advanced products and systems for various water and wastewater applications. Its global reach extends across the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and other international markets. The company's operations are structured into three main divisions: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions. The Water Infrastructure segment provides a comprehensive suite of products designed for the transport and treatment of water. These offerings include pumps for water, storm water, and wastewater; integrated controls and systems; equipment for filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment; and mobile dewatering units. These are sold under prominent brands such as Flygt, Godwin, Wedeco, Sanitaire, Leopold, and Xylem Vue. In the Applied Water segment, Xylem delivers critical components like pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems. These products, bearing brand names like Goulds Water Technology, Bell & Gossett, A-C Fire Pump, Standard Xchange, Lowara, Jabsco, Xylem Vue, and Flojet, serve both residential and commercial building services, as well as industrial water management needs. The Measurement & Control Solutions division focuses on smart meters, interconnected communication devices, and various measurement and control technologies, encompassing crucial infrastructure solutions. This segment also extends its services to include software offerings such as cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring, data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management, and pressure monitoring solutions. Furthermore, it supplies testing equipment and managed services. Products from this segment are distributed under brands including Pure, Sensus, Smith Blair, WTW, Xylem Vue, and YSI. Xylem Inc. reaches its customers and markets its offerings through a diverse network comprising its direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and value-added solution providers. The company, which was established in 2011, was previously known as ITT WCO, Inc. before officially adopting the name Xylem Inc. in May 2011. Its principal headquarters are located in Rye Brook, New York.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Matthew Francis Pine