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 3.33 is 14% above its 5-year average of 2.91, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.28–5.12).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, August 1, 2026. 20.22% below its 12-month average of 4.17.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-08-01): 3.33.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
3.33
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
4.17
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
3.34
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.91
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
5.29
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
5.62
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
5.67
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-20.22%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.25%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+14.48%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-37.00%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-40.71%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-41.29%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.15
median of 154 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+190.81%
vs the sector median at left
AeroVironment, Inc.
Market Cap
$8.09B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.33
TTM Avg
4.17
3Y Avg
3.34
5Y Avg
2.91
Market Cap
$7.89B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.04
TTM Avg
0.95
3Y Avg
1.04
5Y Avg
1.14
Market Cap
$8.39B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.58
TTM Avg
0.65
3Y Avg
0.65
5Y Avg
0.67
Market Cap
$7.67B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.80
TTM Avg
1.80
3Y Avg
1.69
5Y Avg
1.60
Market Cap
$8.90B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
4.99
TTM Avg
2.92
3Y Avg
2.33
5Y Avg
2.63
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV) | $8.09B | 3.33 | 4.17 | 3.34 | 2.91 |
| Aecom (ACM)vs › | $7.97B | 1.06 | 1.13 | 1.10 | 1.13 |
| A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)vs › | $7.89B | 1.04 | 0.95 | 1.04 | 1.14 |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vs › | $8.39B | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.67 |
| Fluor Corporation (FLR)vs › | $7.67B | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.69 | 1.60 |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)vs › | $8.90B | 4.99 | 2.92 | 2.33 | 2.63 |
| Pentair plc (PNR)vs › | $8.93B | 0.76 | 0.94 | 0.88 | 0.82 |
| Saia, Inc. (SAIA)vs › | $9.13B | 1.58 | 1.60 | 1.79 | 1.58 |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX)vs › | $7.05B | 0.89 | 0.99 | 1.09 | 1.02 |
| Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)vs › | $9.16B | 1.55 | 1.47 | 1.45 | 1.42 |
Quick Ratio
3.33
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
4.26
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | 3.33 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3.59 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4.54 |
| 2025-11-01 | 4.29 |
| 2025-08-02 | 5.12 |
| 2025-04-30 | 2.69 |
| 2025-01-25 | 3.07 |
| 2024-10-26 | 3.36 |
| 2024-07-27 | 3.04 |
| 2024-04-30 | 2.52 |
| 2024-01-27 | 3.16 |
| 2023-10-28 | 3.13 |
| 2023-07-29 | 2.86 |
| 2023-04-30 | 2.79 |
| 2023-01-28 | 2.28 |
| 2022-10-29 | 2.39 |
| 2022-07-30 | 2.70 |
| 2022-04-30 | 2.74 |
| 2022-01-29 | 3.03 |
| 2021-10-30 | 2.78 |
| 2021-07-31 | 3.15 |
| 2021-04-30 | 3.43 |
| 2021-01-30 | 8.35 |
| 2020-10-31 | 8.52 |
| 2020-08-01 | 9.53 |
| 2020-04-30 | 6.85 |
| 2020-01-25 | 6.48 |
| 2019-10-26 | 9.01 |
| 2019-07-27 | 9.26 |
| 2019-04-30 | 9.26 |
| 2019-01-26 | 9.25 |
| 2018-10-27 | 9.52 |
| 2018-07-28 | 9.03 |
| 2018-04-30 | 5.81 |
| 2018-01-27 | 6.85 |
| 2017-10-28 | 7.44 |
| 2017-07-29 | 7.29 |
| 2017-04-30 | 6.12 |
| 2017-01-28 | 6.32 |
| 2016-10-29 | 6.57 |
| 2016-07-30 | 7.86 |
| 2016-04-30 | 6.74 |
| 2016-01-30 | 8.62 |
| 2015-10-31 | 8.64 |
| 2015-08-01 | 7.54 |
| 2015-04-30 | 6.20 |
| 2015-01-31 | 5.98 |
| 2014-11-01 | 6.01 |
| 2014-08-02 | 8.09 |
| 2014-04-30 | 6.79 |
| 2014-01-25 | 6.50 |
| 2013-10-26 | 6.16 |
| 2013-07-27 | 4.94 |
| 2013-04-30 | 4.76 |
| 2013-01-26 | 5.23 |
| 2012-10-27 | 5.33 |
| 2012-07-28 | 5.80 |
| 2012-04-30 | 3.74 |
| 2012-01-28 | 5.37 |
| 2011-10-29 | 5.25 |
| 2011-07-30 | 7.67 |
| 2011-04-30 | 4.18 |
| 2011-01-29 | 5.20 |
| 2010-10-30 | 5.29 |
| 2010-07-31 | 7.89 |
| 2010-04-30 | 5.09 |
| 2010-01-30 | 5.89 |
| 2009-10-31 | 6.08 |
| 2009-08-01 | 7.82 |
| 2009-04-30 | 5.43 |
| 2009-01-31 | 6.52 |
| 2008-11-01 | 6.71 |
| 2008-08-02 | 7.74 |
| 2008-04-30 | 5.41 |
| 2008-01-26 | 6.44 |
| 2007-10-27 | 7.45 |
| 2007-07-28 | 5.93 |
| 2007-04-30 | 4.71 |
| 2007-01-27 | 5.29 |
| 2006-10-31 | 0.00 |
| 2006-07-31 | 2.11 |
| 2006-04-30 | 1.61 |
| 2006-01-31 | 0.00 |
| 2005-10-31 | 0.00 |
| 2005-07-31 | 0.00 |
| 2005-04-30 | 1.30 |
| 2005-01-31 | 0.00 |
| 2004-10-31 | 0.00 |
| 2004-07-31 | 0.00 |