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 2.37 is 39% below its 5-year average of 3.90, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.08–4.89).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 36.34% below its 12-month average of 3.72.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2.37
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
3.72
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
4.34
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
4.15
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
3.33
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
3.21
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.91
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-36.34%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-45.40%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-43.00%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-28.92%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-26.26%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-18.56%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+95.72%
vs the sector median at left
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Market Cap
$8.83B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.37
TTM Avg
3.72
3Y Avg
4.34
5Y Avg
4.15
Market Cap
$8.10B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.95
TTM Avg
0.93
3Y Avg
1.04
5Y Avg
1.20
Market Cap
$9.70B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.76
TTM Avg
0.77
3Y Avg
0.86
5Y Avg
0.88
Market Cap
$9.88B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.98
TTM Avg
1.07
3Y Avg
1.16
5Y Avg
1.16
Market Cap
$10.16B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.69
TTM Avg
1.66
3Y Avg
1.58
5Y Avg
1.56
Market Cap
$10.37B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.37
TTM Avg
0.33
3Y Avg
0.35
5Y Avg
0.35
Market Cap
$11.28B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.38
TTM Avg
2.56
3Y Avg
2.82
5Y Avg
2.96
Market Cap
$11.30B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.02
TTM Avg
1.07
3Y Avg
1.10
5Y Avg
1.11
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (BIO) | $8.83B | 2.37 | 3.72 | 4.34 | 4.15 |
| Oscar Health, Inc. (OSCR)vs › | $8.10B | 0.95 | 0.93 | 1.04 | 1.20 |
| Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC)vs › | $9.70B | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.86 | 0.88 |
| Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS)vs › | $9.88B | 0.98 | 1.07 | 1.16 | 1.16 |
| Tempus AI, Inc. (TEM)vs › | $7.75B | 3.00 | 2.58 | 2.23 | 3.05 |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH)vs › | $10.16B | 1.69 | 1.66 | 1.58 | 1.56 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA)vs › | $10.37B | 0.37 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
| Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH)vs › | $11.28B | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.96 |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (CRL)vs › | $11.30B | 1.02 | 1.07 | 1.10 | 1.11 |
| Insulet Corp. (PODD)vs › | $11.48B | 2.11 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 3.28 |
Quick Ratio
2.37
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
5.62
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 | 2.37 |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.19 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3.94 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.67 |
| 2025-03-31 | 4.43 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.85 |
| 2024-09-30 | 4.52 |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.63 |
| 2024-03-31 | 4.89 |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.34 |
| 2023-09-30 | 4.25 |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.06 |
| 2023-03-31 | 4.28 |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.29 |
| 2022-09-30 | 4.30 |
| 2022-06-30 | 4.22 |
| 2022-03-31 | 4.16 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.08 |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.89 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.88 |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.57 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.40 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.71 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.62 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.76 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.80 |
| 2019-09-30 | 3.36 |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.36 |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.24 |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.19 |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.16 |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.17 |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.99 |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.75 |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.77 |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.74 |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.88 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.80 |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.92 |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.08 |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.10 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.92 |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.94 |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.07 |
| 2015-03-31 | 2.93 |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.79 |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.48 |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.60 |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.60 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.55 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.49 |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.29 |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.13 |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.14 |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.20 |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.26 |
| 2012-03-31 | 3.05 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.97 |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.45 |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.25 |
| 2011-03-31 | 3.20 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.37 |
| 2010-09-30 | 3.04 |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.04 |
| 2010-03-31 | 2.92 |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.88 |
| 2009-09-30 | 2.69 |
| 2009-06-30 | 2.66 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.91 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.72 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.81 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.81 |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.77 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.71 |
| 2007-09-30 | 3.30 |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.20 |
| 2007-03-31 | 3.20 |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.74 |
| 2006-09-30 | 3.01 |
| 2006-06-30 | 2.90 |
| 2006-03-31 | 2.96 |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.49 |
| 2005-09-30 | 2.44 |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.43 |
| 2005-03-31 | 2.39 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.23 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.68 |
| 2004-06-30 | 2.23 |
| 2004-03-31 | 2.14 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.94 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.88 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.41 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.39 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.35 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.42 |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.42 |
