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 1.56 is 18% above its 5-year average of 1.32, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.67–1.70).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 3.49% above its 12-month average of 1.51.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 1.56.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.56
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.51
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.24
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.32
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.24
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.23
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.49%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+25.62%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+18.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+25.90%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+26.41%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
2.99
median of 577 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-47.80%
vs the sector median at left
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc.
Market Cap
$2.67B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.56
TTM Avg
1.51
3Y Avg
1.24
5Y Avg
1.32
Market Cap
$2.67B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.16
TTM Avg
1.32
3Y Avg
1.06
5Y Avg
0.97
Market Cap
$2.69B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
18.08
TTM Avg
24.41
3Y Avg
20.74
5Y Avg
20.74
Market Cap
$2.68B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.91
TTM Avg
2.57
3Y Avg
2.71
5Y Avg
4.41
Market Cap
$2.58B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
9.03
TTM Avg
7.98
3Y Avg
9.04
5Y Avg
8.34
Market Cap
$2.56B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
14.57
TTM Avg
8.96
3Y Avg
7.17
5Y Avg
6.28
Market Cap
$2.80B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
12.02
TTM Avg
18.93
3Y Avg
12.46
5Y Avg
15.83
Market Cap
$2.80B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
6.07
TTM Avg
7.05
3Y Avg
8.10
5Y Avg
8.04
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (ACHC) | $2.67B | 1.56 | 1.51 | 1.24 | 1.32 |
| Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AVAH)vs › | $2.67B | 1.16 | 1.32 | 1.06 | 0.97 |
| MBX Biosciences, Inc. Common Stock (MBX)vs › | $2.69B | 18.08 | 24.41 | 20.74 | 20.74 |
| Neogen Corporation (NEOG)vs › | $2.68B | 2.91 | 2.57 | 2.71 | 4.41 |
| NewAmsterdam Pharma Company N.V. (NAMS)vs › | $2.58B | 9.03 | 7.98 | 9.04 | 8.34 |
| Beam Therapeutics Inc. (BEAM)vs › | $2.56B | 14.57 | 8.96 | 7.17 | 6.28 |
| AtriCure, Inc. (ATRC)vs › | $2.78B | 3.19 | 2.81 | 2.79 | 3.25 |
| Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (DYN)vs › | $2.80B | 12.02 | 18.93 | 12.46 | 15.83 |
| TransMedics Group, Inc. (TMDX)vs › | $2.80B | 6.07 | 7.05 | 8.10 | 8.04 |
| Alamar Biosciences, Inc. (ALMR)vs › | $2.47B | 10.23 | 3.96 | 3.96 | 3.96 |
Quick Ratio
1.56
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.57
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 | 1.56 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.70 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.54 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.43 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.31 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.34 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.06 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.17 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.25 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.81 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.33 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.41 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.29 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.29 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.16 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.28 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.40 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.34 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.27 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.93 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.25 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.15 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.86 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.16 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.08 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.05 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.24 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.23 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.28 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.24 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.35 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.31 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.25 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.23 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.02 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.92 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.95 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.29 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.18 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.25 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.53 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.47 |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.26 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.43 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.28 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.31 |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.82 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.80 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.41 |
| 2012-06-30 | 4.03 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.21 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.62 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.00 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.00 |
