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 0.92 is 31% below its 5-year average of 1.32, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.87–2.15).
As of the fiscal period ended Friday, July 3, 2026. 20.04% below its 12-month average of 1.15.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-07-03): 0.92.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.92
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.15
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.32
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.08
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.01
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.99
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-20.04%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-38.71%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-30.56%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-15.22%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-9.13%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-7.79%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.88
median of 158 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+4.19%
vs the sector median at left
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.
Market Cap
$15.29B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.92
TTM Avg
1.15
3Y Avg
1.50
5Y Avg
1.32
Market Cap
$17.11B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.51
TTM Avg
0.45
3Y Avg
0.50
5Y Avg
0.49
Market Cap
$17.17B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.39
TTM Avg
0.40
3Y Avg
0.40
5Y Avg
0.40
Market Cap
$12.48B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.35
TTM Avg
0.34
3Y Avg
0.47
5Y Avg
0.45
Market Cap
$12.29B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.14
TTM Avg
1.37
3Y Avg
1.27
5Y Avg
1.56
Market Cap
$12.21B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.66
TTM Avg
0.30
3Y Avg
0.29
5Y Avg
0.30
Market Cap
$18.42B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.55
TTM Avg
0.80
3Y Avg
0.73
5Y Avg
0.77
Market Cap
$10.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.92
TTM Avg
1.19
3Y Avg
1.10
5Y Avg
1.20
Market Cap
$19.80B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.48
TTM Avg
0.56
3Y Avg
0.55
5Y Avg
0.70
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. (COKE) | $15.29B | 0.92 | 1.15 | 1.50 | 1.32 |
| Carlsberg A/S (CABGY)vs › | $17.11B | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.50 | 0.49 |
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS)vs › | $17.17B | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs › | $12.48B | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.45 |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)vs › | $12.29B | 1.14 | 1.37 | 1.27 | 1.56 |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $12.21B | 0.66 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.30 |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)vs › | $18.42B | 0.55 | 0.80 | 0.73 | 0.77 |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $10.94B | 0.92 | 1.19 | 1.10 | 1.20 |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)vs › | $19.80B | 0.48 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.70 |
| The Clorox Company (CLX)vs › | $10.10B | 0.38 | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.54 |
Quick Ratio
0.92
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.21
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | 0.92 |
| 2026-04-03 | 0.91 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2025-09-26 | 1.79 |
| 2025-06-27 | 1.78 |
| 2025-03-28 | 1.76 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.69 |
| 2024-09-27 | 2.15 |
| 2024-06-28 | 1.75 |
| 2024-03-29 | 1.47 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.27 |
| 2023-09-29 | 1.49 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.36 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.25 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.05 |
| 2022-07-01 | 0.93 |
| 2022-04-01 | 0.87 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2021-10-01 | 1.08 |
| 2021-07-02 | 0.93 |
| 2021-04-02 | 0.98 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2020-09-27 | 1.12 |
| 2020-06-28 | 1.09 |
| 2020-03-29 | 1.11 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2019-09-29 | 1.01 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.05 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.05 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.10 |
| 2018-07-01 | 0.94 |
| 2018-04-01 | 1.08 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2017-10-01 | 1.28 |
| 2017-07-02 | 1.01 |
| 2017-04-02 | 1.03 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2016-10-02 | 1.05 |
| 2016-07-03 | 1.07 |
| 2016-04-03 | 1.07 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2015-09-27 | 0.67 |
| 2015-06-28 | 1.09 |
| 2015-03-29 | 1.04 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2014-09-28 | 1.03 |
| 2014-06-29 | 0.97 |
| 2014-03-30 | 0.92 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2013-09-29 | 0.93 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.98 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.96 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.85 |
| 2012-07-01 | 0.80 |
| 2012-04-01 | 0.76 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2011-10-02 | 1.18 |
| 2011-07-03 | 1.13 |
| 2011-04-03 | 1.12 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2010-10-03 | 1.20 |
| 2010-07-04 | 1.11 |
| 2010-04-04 | 1.17 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2009-09-27 | 1.03 |
| 2009-06-28 | 1.04 |
| 2009-03-29 | 0.78 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2008-09-28 | 0.49 |
| 2008-06-29 | 0.62 |
| 2008-03-30 | 0.84 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2007-07-01 | 0.88 |
| 2007-04-01 | 0.80 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2006-10-01 | 1.18 |
| 2006-07-02 | 1.15 |
| 2006-04-02 | 1.06 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2005-10-02 | 1.04 |
| 2005-07-03 | 0.92 |
| 2005-04-03 | 0.92 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.83 |
| 2004-09-26 | 0.75 |
| 2004-06-27 | 0.97 |
| 2004-03-28 | 1.09 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2003-09-28 | 0.72 |
| 2003-06-29 | 0.76 |
| 2003-03-30 | 0.81 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2002-09-29 | 0.41 |