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 0.72 is 10% above its 5-year average of 0.65, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.46–0.93).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 1.01% above its 12-month average of 0.71.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.72
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.71
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.69
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.65
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.69
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.71
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.71
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.01%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.43%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+10.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+4.71%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+1.03%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+1.28%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.95
median of 86 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-24.33%
vs the sector median at left
Ball Corporation
Market Cap
$17.53B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.72
TTM Avg
0.71
3Y Avg
0.69
5Y Avg
0.65
Market Cap
$17.41B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.78
3Y Avg
0.88
5Y Avg
0.92
Market Cap
$17.70B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
58.02
TTM Avg
29.43
3Y Avg
15.03
5Y Avg
10.61
Market Cap
$17.92B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.46
TTM Avg
0.48
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.56
Market Cap
$18.70B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.95
TTM Avg
0.95
3Y Avg
0.91
5Y Avg
0.89
Market Cap
$16.26B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.16
TTM Avg
0.18
3Y Avg
0.21
5Y Avg
0.36
Market Cap
$19.00B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.43
TTM Avg
0.41
3Y Avg
0.40
5Y Avg
0.41
Market Cap
$19.82B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.89
TTM Avg
2.79
3Y Avg
3.59
5Y Avg
5.54
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Corporation (BALL) | $17.53B | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.69 | 0.65 |
| Stellantis N.V. (STLA)vs › | $17.41B | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.88 | 0.92 |
| Hyatt Hotels Corporation (H)vs › | $17.70B | 58.02 | 29.43 | 15.03 | 10.61 |
| NVR, Inc. (NVR)vs › | $17.23B | 2.12 | 2.71 | 2.92 | 2.98 |
| Genuine Parts Company (GPC)vs › | $17.92B | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.54 | 0.56 |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $18.70B | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.91 | 0.89 |
| Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)vs › | $16.26B | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.36 |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs › | $19.00B | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.41 |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $19.82B | 1.89 | 2.79 | 3.59 | 5.54 |
| Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)vs › | $14.10B | 2.94 | 3.00 | 2.88 | 2.79 |
Quick Ratio
0.72
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.11
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 | 0.72 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.70 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.82 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.88 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.93 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.55 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.46 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.58 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.62 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.61 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.72 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.81 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.77 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.92 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.69 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.91 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.83 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.61 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.72 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.70 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.71 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.73 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.86 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.85 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.86 |
| 2012-07-01 | 0.78 |
| 2012-04-01 | 0.77 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2011-10-02 | 0.83 |
| 2011-07-03 | 0.87 |
| 2011-04-03 | 0.87 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2010-09-26 | 0.75 |
| 2010-06-27 | 0.89 |
| 2010-03-28 | 0.77 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2009-09-27 | 1.14 |
| 2009-06-28 | 0.69 |
| 2009-03-29 | 0.73 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2008-09-28 | 0.74 |
| 2008-06-29 | 0.68 |
| 2008-03-30 | 0.62 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2007-07-01 | 0.72 |
| 2007-04-01 | 0.63 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2006-10-01 | 0.73 |
| 2006-07-02 | 0.72 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.62 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2005-10-02 | 0.64 |
| 2005-07-03 | 0.65 |
| 2005-04-03 | 0.71 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2004-10-03 | 0.64 |
| 2004-07-04 | 0.60 |
| 2004-04-04 | 0.52 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2003-09-28 | 0.70 |
| 2003-06-29 | 0.61 |
| 2003-03-30 | 0.65 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2002-09-29 | 0.64 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.62 |
