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 0.65 is 24% above its 5-year average of 0.53, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.36–0.70).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 23.84% above its 12-month average of 0.53.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.65
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.56
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.59
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.65
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.60
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+23.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+17.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+23.52%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+11.33%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+8.69%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.57
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+14.72%
vs the sector median at left
The Clorox Company
Market Cap
$11.55B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.65
TTM Avg
0.53
3Y Avg
0.56
5Y Avg
0.53
Market Cap
$12.16B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.18
TTM Avg
1.37
3Y Avg
1.27
5Y Avg
1.56
Market Cap
$12.65B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.33
TTM Avg
0.34
3Y Avg
0.47
5Y Avg
0.45
Market Cap
$10.33B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.63
TTM Avg
1.34
3Y Avg
1.17
5Y Avg
1.17
Market Cap
$13.43B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.28
TTM Avg
0.30
3Y Avg
0.29
5Y Avg
0.30
Market Cap
$13.92B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.20
TTM Avg
1.19
3Y Avg
1.10
5Y Avg
1.20
Market Cap
$7.68B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.42
TTM Avg
0.56
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.53
Market Cap
$7.07B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.31
TTM Avg
0.31
3Y Avg
0.30
5Y Avg
0.29
Market Cap
$6.93B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.37
TTM Avg
2.31
3Y Avg
3.20
5Y Avg
2.73
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $11.55B | 0.65 | 0.53 | 0.56 | 0.53 |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)vs › | $12.16B | 1.18 | 1.37 | 1.27 | 1.56 |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs › | $12.65B | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.45 |
| Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)vs › | $10.33B | 1.63 | 1.34 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $13.43B | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.30 |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $13.92B | 1.20 | 1.19 | 1.10 | 1.20 |
| Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)vs › | $7.68B | 0.42 | 0.56 | 0.54 | 0.53 |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $7.07B | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)vs › | $6.93B | 1.37 | 2.31 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)vs › | $6.85B | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.67 | 0.89 |
Quick Ratio
0.65
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.84
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 | 0.65 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.44 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.53 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.54 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.59 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.40 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.36 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.39 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.70 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.06 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.10 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.72 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.65 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.93 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.77 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.55 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.81 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.74 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.74 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.81 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.84 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.62 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.84 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.90 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.87 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.77 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.48 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.46 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.66 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.62 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.80 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.46 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.52 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.42 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.36 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.48 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.34 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.34 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.45 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.54 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.55 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.59 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.75 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.59 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.49 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.47 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.48 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.48 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.61 |
