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 0.71 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.70, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.60–1.01).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 1.54% above its 12-month average of 0.70.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.71
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.70
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.69
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.69
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.68
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.70
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.90
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.83%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.73%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+3.30%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.49%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-21.41%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-41.53%
vs the sector median at left
AstraZeneca PLC
Market Cap
$131.45B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.71
TTM Avg
0.70
3Y Avg
0.69
5Y Avg
0.69
Market Cap
$129.13B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.21
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.13
5Y Avg
1.20
Market Cap
$127.75B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.14
TTM Avg
1.15
3Y Avg
1.19
5Y Avg
1.27
Market Cap
$136.61B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.63
TTM Avg
0.61
3Y Avg
0.63
5Y Avg
0.63
Market Cap
$126.06B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.96
TTM Avg
3.59
3Y Avg
3.74
5Y Avg
4.30
Market Cap
$138.14B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.51
TTM Avg
1.28
3Y Avg
1.37
5Y Avg
1.36
Market Cap
$121.57B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.46
TTM Avg
2.41
3Y Avg
3.31
5Y Avg
3.62
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $131.45B | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $129.13B | 1.21 | 1.27 | 1.13 | 1.20 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $127.75B | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.19 | 1.27 |
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs › | $136.61B | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.63 |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)vs › | $126.06B | 3.96 | 3.59 | 3.74 | 4.30 |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs › | $138.14B | 1.51 | 1.28 | 1.37 | 1.36 |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs › | $140.61B | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.87 | 0.95 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $121.57B | 2.46 | 2.41 | 3.31 | 3.62 |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $107.81B | 1.62 | 1.52 | 1.60 | 1.67 |
| GSK plc (GSK)vs › | $104.87B | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.59 |
Quick Ratio
0.71
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.94
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2025-03-30 | 0.70 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.69 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.70 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.60 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.70 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.01 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.67 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.76 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.75 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.54 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.73 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.76 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.72 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.68 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.83 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.85 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.82 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.15 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.14 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.14 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.18 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.13 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.20 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.24 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.37 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.40 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.49 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.35 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.40 |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.35 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.33 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.21 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.23 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.14 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.01 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.93 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.89 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.78 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.35 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.55 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.51 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.53 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.55 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.69 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.57 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.59 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.69 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.47 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.36 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.26 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.31 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.29 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.83 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.33 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.59 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.25 |
