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 2.18 is in line with its 5-year average of 2.23, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.03–2.46).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 5.23% below its 12-month average of 2.30.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 2.18.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2.18
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
2.30
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
2.28
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.23
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.60
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.90
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
3.18
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.23%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.23%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-2.25%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-16.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-24.88%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-31.29%
SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY
1.60
median of 192 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+36.81%
vs the sector median at left
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Market Cap
$26.27B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.18
TTM Avg
2.30
3Y Avg
2.28
5Y Avg
2.23
Market Cap
$26.11B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.59
TTM Avg
0.46
3Y Avg
0.67
5Y Avg
0.85
Market Cap
$25.82B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.50
TTM Avg
1.26
3Y Avg
1.25
5Y Avg
1.25
Market Cap
$27.32B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.49
TTM Avg
3.18
3Y Avg
2.52
5Y Avg
2.14
Market Cap
$25.22B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.74
TTM Avg
1.76
3Y Avg
1.60
5Y Avg
1.47
Market Cap
$27.65B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.39
TTM Avg
1.35
3Y Avg
1.28
5Y Avg
1.34
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) | $26.27B | 2.18 | 2.30 | 2.28 | 2.23 |
| VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)vs › | $26.11B | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.67 | 0.85 |
| Zscaler, Inc. (ZS)vs › | $26.44B | 1.70 | 1.85 | 1.67 | 1.87 |
| Fiserv, Inc. (FISV)vs › | $26.09B | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.04 | 1.04 |
| Corpay, Inc. (CPAY)vs › | $26.70B | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.01 | 1.01 |
| Qnity Electronics, Inc. (Q)vs › | $25.82B | 1.50 | 1.26 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| ON Semiconductor Corporation (ON)vs › | $27.32B | 2.49 | 3.18 | 2.52 | 2.14 |
| GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GFS)vs › | $25.22B | 1.74 | 1.76 | 1.60 | 1.47 |
| Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (TDY)vs › | $27.65B | 1.39 | 1.35 | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Zoom Communications, Inc. (ZM)vs › | $27.99B | 3.83 | 4.45 | 4.26 | 4.13 |
Quick Ratio
2.18
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.18
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 | 2.18 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2.23 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.34 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.36 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.41 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2.22 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.09 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.23 |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.46 |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.35 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.25 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.23 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.27 |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.18 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.17 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.27 |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.23 |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.22 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.08 |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.11 |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.03 |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.09 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.94 |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.61 |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.66 |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.90 |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.55 |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.53 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.55 |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.90 |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.12 |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.24 |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.27 |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.58 |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.21 |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.29 |
| 2017-06-30 | 3.35 |
| 2017-03-31 | 3.03 |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.56 |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.56 |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.66 |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.69 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.91 |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.23 |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.29 |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.26 |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.48 |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.02 |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.15 |
| 2014-03-31 | 4.05 |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.32 |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.41 |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.61 |
| 2013-03-31 | 3.80 |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.50 |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.43 |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.52 |
| 2012-03-31 | 4.02 |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.29 |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.56 |
| 2011-06-30 | 4.14 |
| 2011-03-31 | 4.33 |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.68 |
| 2010-09-30 | 3.94 |
| 2010-06-30 | 4.25 |
| 2010-03-31 | 4.17 |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.45 |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.87 |
| 2009-06-30 | 4.41 |
| 2009-03-31 | 4.35 |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.66 |
| 2008-09-30 | 3.67 |
| 2008-06-30 | 3.66 |
| 2008-03-31 | 3.36 |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.42 |
| 2007-09-30 | 4.49 |
| 2007-06-30 | 4.44 |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.45 |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.92 |
| 2006-09-30 | 4.04 |
| 2006-06-30 | 4.49 |
| 2006-03-31 | 4.79 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.99 |
| 2005-09-30 | 4.32 |
| 2005-06-30 | 4.31 |
| 2005-03-31 | 4.77 |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.80 |
| 2004-09-30 | 4.28 |
| 2004-06-30 | 4.96 |
| 2004-03-31 | 4.89 |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.45 |
| 2003-09-30 | 4.90 |
| 2003-06-30 | 4.90 |
| 2003-03-31 | 4.86 |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.24 |
| 2002-09-30 | 5.18 |