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 0.74 is 23% below its 5-year average of 0.96, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.64–1.31).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 23.41% below its 12-month average of 0.96.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.74.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.74
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.96
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.93
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.96
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.89
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.07
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-23.41%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-21.16%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-23.43%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-17.65%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-25.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-31.31%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 89 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-39.10%
vs the sector median at left
Boston Scientific Corporation
Market Cap
$65.30B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.96
3Y Avg
0.93
5Y Avg
0.96
Market Cap
$54.75B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.49
TTM Avg
0.49
3Y Avg
0.52
5Y Avg
0.54
Market Cap
$76.30B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.72
3Y Avg
0.68
5Y Avg
0.69
Market Cap
$80.11B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.78
TTM Avg
3.67
3Y Avg
4.14
5Y Avg
3.76
Market Cap
$50.37B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.51
TTM Avg
0.69
3Y Avg
0.70
5Y Avg
0.80
Market Cap
$49.18B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.77
TTM Avg
3.27
3Y Avg
2.83
5Y Avg
2.71
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) | $65.30B | 0.74 | 0.96 | 0.93 | 0.96 |
| Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs › | $62.86B | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.55 |
| Moderna, Inc. (MRNA)vs › | $56.82B | 2.18 | 3.42 | 3.19 | 2.63 |
| Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)vs › | $54.75B | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.54 |
| Cigna Corporation (CI)vs › | $76.30B | 0.74 | 0.72 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $80.11B | 2.78 | 3.67 | 4.14 | 3.76 |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs › | $50.37B | 0.51 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.80 |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW)vs › | $49.18B | 3.77 | 3.27 | 2.83 | 2.71 |
| Humana Inc. (HUM)vs › | $47.79B | 1.74 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.58 |
| Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (TEVA)vs › | $44.72B | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.74 | 0.73 |
Quick Ratio
0.74
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.24
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 | 0.74 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.22 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.96 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.82 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.88 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.02 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.14 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.14 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.90 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.80 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.89 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.95 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.86 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.78 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.15 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.31 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.38 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.45 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.42 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.38 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.80 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.77 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.04 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.12 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.59 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.59 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.74 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.82 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.06 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.45 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.91 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.20 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.28 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.17 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.38 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.07 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.38 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.29 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.23 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.32 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.20 |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.19 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.17 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.31 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.89 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.83 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.47 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.42 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.53 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.42 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.25 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.44 |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.31 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.60 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.15 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.38 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.60 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.58 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.63 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.66 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.21 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.50 |
| 2005-09-30 | 2.04 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.31 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.33 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.45 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.51 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.97 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.15 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.88 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.03 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.91 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.05 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.89 |