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 0.88 is 36% above its 5-year average of 0.65, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.43–0.95).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 16.57% above its 12-month average of 0.75.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.88.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.75
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.71
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.65
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.66
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.08
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.97
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+16.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+24.11%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+35.72%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+33.29%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-18.98%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-9.20%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
0.71
median of 68 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+23.67%
vs the sector median at left
The York Water Company
Market Cap
$499.41M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.88
TTM Avg
0.75
3Y Avg
0.71
5Y Avg
0.65
Market Cap
$486.09M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.81
TTM Avg
5.98
3Y Avg
5.06
5Y Avg
6.67
Market Cap
$397.80M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
14.85
TTM Avg
18.05
3Y Avg
12.43
5Y Avg
12.43
Market Cap
$611.07M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.06
TTM Avg
0.65
3Y Avg
0.65
5Y Avg
0.65
Market Cap
$357.71M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
11.25
TTM Avg
4.74
3Y Avg
2.65
5Y Avg
3.12
Market Cap
$347.83M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.01
TTM Avg
0.66
3Y Avg
0.73
5Y Avg
0.61
Market Cap
$325.08M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
44.53
TTM Avg
26.80
3Y Avg
18.80
5Y Avg
18.80
Market Cap
$698.00M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.49
TTM Avg
0.36
3Y Avg
0.29
5Y Avg
0.32
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The York Water Company (YORW) | $499.41M | 0.88 | 0.75 | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (CWCO)vs › | $486.09M | 5.81 | 5.98 | 5.06 | 6.67 |
| Terra Innovatum Global N.V. Ordinary shares (NKLR)vs › | $397.80M | 14.85 | 18.05 | 12.43 | 12.43 |
| General Fusion Group Ltd. (GFUZ)vs › | $611.07M | 0.06 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Digi Power X Inc. (DGXX)vs › | $357.71M | 11.25 | 4.74 | 2.65 | 3.12 |
| Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)vs › | $347.83M | 1.01 | 0.66 | 0.73 | 0.61 |
| Terrestrial Energy Inc. (IMSR)vs › | $325.08M | 44.53 | 26.80 | 18.80 | 18.80 |
| Hallador Energy Company (HNRG)vs › | $698.00M | 0.49 | 0.36 | 0.29 | 0.32 |
| Cadiz Inc. (CDZI)vs › | $294.30M | 0.96 | 1.35 | 1.47 | 2.20 |
| Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)vs › | $264.83M | 1.53 | 2.88 | 3.39 | 3.45 |
Quick Ratio
0.88
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.05
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 | 0.88 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.95 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.80 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.80 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.67 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.59 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.47 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.71 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.76 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.27 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.73 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.56 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.82 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.73 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.38 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.43 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.36 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.84 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.77 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.78 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.00 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.45 |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.27 |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.04 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.65 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.78 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.50 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.36 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.44 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.76 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.94 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.08 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.56 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.85 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.97 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.85 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.86 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.99 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.66 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.78 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.74 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.02 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.99 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.85 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.74 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.54 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.75 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.72 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.41 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.36 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.72 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.30 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.38 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.49 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.28 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.16 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.18 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.17 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.17 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.21 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.25 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.19 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.20 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.23 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.20 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.19 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.49 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.61 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.61 |
