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 0.12 is 92% below its 5-year average of 1.52, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.03–4.29).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 26.92% below its 12-month average of 0.17.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2025 (2025-12-31): 0.12.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.12
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.17
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.60
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.29
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.43
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.27
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-26.92%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-79.48%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-91.84%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-57.28%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-71.11%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-90.25%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.48
median of 130 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-91.67%
vs the sector median at left
China Natural Resources, Inc.
Market Cap
$4.92M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.12
TTM Avg
0.17
3Y Avg
0.60
5Y Avg
1.52
Market Cap
$4.40M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.81
TTM Avg
7.48
3Y Avg
6.61
5Y Avg
6.92
Market Cap
$4.16M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.58
TTM Avg
2.12
3Y Avg
5.26
5Y Avg
7.39
Market Cap
$3.76M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.19
TTM Avg
0.27
3Y Avg
0.39
5Y Avg
0.40
Market Cap
$6.49M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.43
TTM Avg
1.79
3Y Avg
1.10
5Y Avg
0.88
Market Cap
$7.00M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.31
TTM Avg
1.67
3Y Avg
1.71
5Y Avg
1.52
Market Cap
$7.63M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.19
TTM Avg
0.37
3Y Avg
0.37
5Y Avg
1.67
Market Cap
$2.14M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.39
TTM Avg
0.27
3Y Avg
0.30
5Y Avg
0.36
Market Cap
$8.29M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.19
TTM Avg
0.11
3Y Avg
0.32
5Y Avg
2.81
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Natural Resources, Inc. (CHNR) | $4.92M | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.60 | 1.52 |
| SenesTech, Inc. (SNES)vs › | $4.40M | 5.81 | 7.48 | 6.61 | 6.92 |
| Gulf Resources, Inc. (GURE)vs › | $4.16M | 2.58 | 2.12 | 5.26 | 7.39 |
| ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. (RETO)vs › | $3.76M | 0.19 | 0.27 | 0.39 | 0.40 |
| Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (FMST)vs › | $6.49M | 1.43 | 1.79 | 1.10 | 0.88 |
| Bon Natural Life Limited (BON)vs › | $7.00M | 1.31 | 1.67 | 1.71 | 1.52 |
| Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (ATCX)vs › | $7.63M | 2.19 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 1.67 |
| Capstone Holding Corp. (CAPS)vs › | $2.14M | 0.39 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| Blue Gold Limited (BGL)vs › | $8.29M | 0.19 | 0.11 | 0.32 | 2.81 |
| CN Energy Group. Inc. (CNEY)vs › | $1.55M | 1.67 | 15.23 | 8.56 | 7.37 |
Quick Ratio
0.12
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.12
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) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.12 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.13 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.03 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.03 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.03 |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.81 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.83 |
| 2021-06-30 | 4.29 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.54 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.13 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.21 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.17 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.27 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.30 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.38 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.34 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.36 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.13 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.71 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.36 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.30 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.46 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.45 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.23 |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.48 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.92 |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.35 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.26 |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.62 |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.78 |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.75 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.32 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.76 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.44 |
| 2004-06-30 | 4.04 |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.52 |
| 2003-06-30 | 2.00 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.64 |
| 2002-06-30 | 2.09 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.99 |
| 2001-06-30 | 2.44 |
| 2000-12-31 | 2.60 |
| 2000-06-30 | 4.91 |
| 1999-12-31 | 2.81 |
| 1999-06-30 | 2.70 |
| 1998-12-31 | 3.12 |
| 1998-06-30 | 4.80 |
| 1997-12-31 | 3.44 |
| 1997-06-30 | 3.38 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.64 |
| 1996-06-30 | 1.32 |
| 1995-12-30 | 1.05 |
| 1995-06-30 | 0.00 |
