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 0.67 is 21% below its 5-year average of 0.85, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.61–1.17).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 1.33% below its 12-month average of 0.68.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.67.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.67
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.68
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.73
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.85
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.94
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.97
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.05
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.33%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.97%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-20.87%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-28.63%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-30.73%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-35.59%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
0.67
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+1.41%
vs the sector median at left
The AES Corporation
Market Cap
$10.59B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.67
TTM Avg
0.68
3Y Avg
0.73
5Y Avg
0.85
Market Cap
$11.39B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.41
TTM Avg
0.36
3Y Avg
0.49
5Y Avg
0.55
Market Cap
$8.99B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.79
TTM Avg
0.58
3Y Avg
0.64
5Y Avg
0.68
Market Cap
$13.30B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.55
TTM Avg
1.32
3Y Avg
1.46
5Y Avg
1.31
Market Cap
$5.36B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.41
TTM Avg
0.94
3Y Avg
0.74
5Y Avg
0.71
Market Cap
$16.98B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.35
TTM Avg
0.49
3Y Avg
0.45
5Y Avg
0.45
Market Cap
$3.04B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.69
TTM Avg
0.58
3Y Avg
0.61
5Y Avg
0.56
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The AES Corporation (AES) | $10.59B | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.85 |
| Pinnacle West Capital Corporation (PNW)vs › | $11.39B | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.55 |
| Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (BEP)vs › | $8.99B | 0.79 | 0.58 | 0.64 | 0.68 |
| UGI Corporation (UGI)vs › | $8.12B | 1.22 | 0.65 | 0.82 | 0.88 |
| Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs › | $13.30B | 0.55 | 1.32 | 1.46 | 1.31 |
| Oklo Inc. (OKLO)vs › | $6.58B | 48.46 | 46.27 | 28.38 | 27.49 |
| Black Hills Corporation (BKH)vs › | $5.36B | 0.41 | 0.94 | 0.74 | 0.71 |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)vs › | $16.98B | 0.35 | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Avista Corporation (AVA)vs › | $3.04B | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.61 | 0.56 |
| Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)vs › | $18.40B | 0.21 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.33 |
Quick Ratio
0.67
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.75
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 | 0.67 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.74 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.80 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.91 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.74 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.84 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.00 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.12 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.01 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.95 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.10 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.17 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.15 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.94 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.00 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.97 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.00 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.24 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.21 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.10 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.18 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.00 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.89 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.89 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.10 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.17 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.08 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.95 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.00 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.03 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.05 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.01 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.00 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.93 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.94 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.85 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.92 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.05 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.06 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.10 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.30 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.32 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.07 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.30 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.42 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.43 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.24 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.31 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.38 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.48 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.44 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.43 |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.30 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.27 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.25 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.26 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.20 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.07 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.09 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.01 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.93 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.91 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.88 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.94 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.83 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.79 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.74 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.60 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.45 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.55 |
