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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.29

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Is the quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.29 is 39% below its 5-year average of 0.48, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.21–1.13).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 4.75% above its 12-month average of 0.28.

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Quick Ratio

CCL Quick Ratio

0.29

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

-67.58% 5Y
CCL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

CCL Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

CCL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

CCL Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

CCL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

0.29

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

0.28

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

0.29

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

0.45

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

0.39

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

0.23

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

0.23

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+4.75%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+1.38%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-34.83%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-25.57%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+30.19%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+29.21%

CCL Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)$39.88B0.290.280.290.45
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs ›$31.22B1.130.931.221.51
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Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs ›$28.81B0.600.540.520.53

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

0.29

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

0.32

Includes inventory

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition

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

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for CCL stock is 0.29.
Is Carnival Corporation & plc's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.29 is 39% below its 5-year average of 0.48, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.21–1.13).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for CCL stock is 0.28.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CCL stock is 0.29.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CCL stock is 0.45.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CCL stock is 0.39.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CCL stock is 0.23.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for CCL stock is 0.23.

CCL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-05-310.29
2026-02-280.23
2025-11-300.28
2025-08-310.30
2025-05-310.30
2025-02-280.21
2024-11-300.25
2024-08-310.26
2024-05-310.24
2024-02-290.32
2023-11-300.41
2023-08-310.38
2023-05-310.49
2023-02-280.60
2022-11-300.67
2022-08-310.62
2022-05-310.61
2022-02-280.70
2021-11-300.94
2021-08-310.90
2021-05-311.13
2021-02-281.41
2020-11-301.18
2020-08-310.88
2020-05-310.66
2020-02-290.23
2019-11-300.18
2019-08-310.25
2019-05-310.22
2019-02-280.17
2018-11-300.19
2018-08-310.17
2018-05-310.20
2018-02-280.14
2017-11-300.14
2017-08-310.16
2017-05-310.16
2017-02-280.17
2016-11-300.19
2016-08-310.17
2016-05-310.16
2016-02-290.23
2015-11-300.30
2015-08-310.19
2015-05-310.15
2015-02-280.15
2014-11-300.16
2014-08-310.18
2014-05-310.17
2014-02-280.19
2013-11-300.23
2013-08-310.30
2013-05-310.24
2013-02-280.21
2012-11-300.19
2012-08-310.27
2012-05-310.25
2012-02-290.27
2011-11-300.15
2011-08-310.15
2011-05-310.17
2011-02-280.17
2010-11-300.16
2010-08-310.20
2010-05-310.19
2010-02-280.25
2009-11-300.24
2009-08-310.31
2009-05-310.20
2009-02-280.23
2008-11-300.23
2008-08-310.29
2008-05-310.26
2008-02-290.23
2007-11-300.23
2007-08-310.34
2007-05-310.32
2007-02-280.23
2006-11-300.32
2006-08-310.26
2006-05-310.22
2006-02-280.21
2005-11-300.36
2005-08-310.45
2005-05-310.34
2005-02-280.21
2004-11-300.30
2004-08-310.31
2004-05-310.26
2004-02-290.39
2003-11-300.59
2003-08-310.61
2003-05-310.73
2003-02-280.68
2002-11-300.64
2002-08-311.13

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About Carnival Corporation & plc

Carnival Corporation & plc operates as a prominent global entity in the leisure travel sector. Its extensive fleet of vessels navigates to nearly 700 different ports globally, sailing under a diverse portfolio of acclaimed brands such as Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), Seabourn, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard. Beyond its core cruise operations, the company also provides port services and other related offerings. Its holdings include and it manages hotels, lodges, unique glass-domed railcars, and motor coaches. Customers primarily book their cruises through a network of travel agencies, tour operators, vacation planners, and direct online channels. The corporation maintains a broad international presence, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and other global markets. It commands a significant fleet of 87 ships, collectively providing capacity for 223,000 passengers in lower berths. Carnival Corporation & plc was established in 1972 and has its headquarters situated in Miami, Florida.

Miami, FL
160,000 employees
www.carnivalcorp.com
Consumer Cyclical / Leisure
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Leisure
CEO
Joshua Ian Weinstein
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