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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.74

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

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.74 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.69, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.61–0.75).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 3.20% above its 12-month average of 0.72.

Quick Ratio

DELL Quick Ratio

0.74

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

+5.05% 5Y
DELL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

DELL Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

DELL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

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

DELL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

0.74

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

0.72

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

0.68

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

0.69

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

0.71

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

N/A

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+3.20%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+9.10%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+8.71%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+5.20%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

N/A

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

DELL Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)$265.36B0.740.720.680.69
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)vs ›$259.76B2.832.853.213.48
Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR)vs ›$259.30B7.116.545.955.31
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)vs ›$255.30B0.900.950.920.91
Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL)vs ›$233.37B1.581.311.191.21
Sandisk Corporation (SNDK)vs ›$309.61B2.111.431.091.07
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)vs ›$207.32B0.890.890.831.02
KLA Corporation (KLAC)vs ›$324.79B1.831.671.641.75
Western Digital Corporation (WDC)vs ›$202.14B0.840.970.961.07
Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX)vs ›$201.78B0.840.760.720.81

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

0.74

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

0.91

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 Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for DELL stock is 0.74.
Is Dell Technologies Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.74 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.69, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.61–0.75).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for DELL stock is 0.72.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for DELL stock is 0.68.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for DELL stock is 0.69.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for DELL stock is 0.71.

DELL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-05-010.74
2026-01-300.75
2025-10-310.72
2025-08-010.70
2025-05-020.70
2025-01-310.63
2024-11-010.63
2024-08-020.61
2024-05-030.63
2024-01-310.67
2023-11-030.69
2023-08-040.70
2023-05-050.71
2023-01-310.73
2022-10-280.63
2022-07-290.66
2022-04-290.66
2022-01-310.70
2021-10-290.74
2021-07-300.71
2021-04-300.70
2021-01-310.74
2020-10-300.70
2020-07-310.69
2020-05-010.75
2020-01-310.64
2019-11-010.64
2019-08-020.68
2019-05-030.70
2019-01-310.72
2018-11-020.82
2018-08-030.80
2018-05-040.87
2018-01-310.82
2017-11-030.78
2017-08-040.70
2017-05-050.76
2017-01-310.74
2016-10-280.80
2016-07-290.88
2016-04-290.80
2016-01-310.87
2015-10-300.77
2015-07-310.77
2015-05-010.00
2015-01-310.00
2014-10-310.00
2014-08-010.00
2014-05-010.00

About Dell Technologies Inc.

Dell Technologies Inc. is a worldwide technology leader that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and provides support for a broad spectrum of information technology (IT) solutions, products, and services. The company's business activities are structured into three primary segments: the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), the Client Solutions Group (CSG), and VMware. The ISG division focuses on delivering enterprise-grade offerings, including both traditional and next-generation storage solutions, alongside various server configurations such as rack, blade, tower, and hyperscale models. This segment also provides networking products and related services aimed at helping corporate clients modernize their IT infrastructure, enrich end-user experiences, and accelerate critical business applications and processes. Complementary software, peripherals, and extensive support services—encompassing deployment, configuration, and extended warranties—are also part of its portfolio. The CSG segment addresses end-user computing requirements by offering personal computers like desktops, workstations, and notebooks, as well as displays and projectors. It further includes proprietary and third-party software, peripheral devices, and a full suite of support, installation, setup, and extended warranty services. The VMware division specializes in assisting customers with managing intricate IT landscapes, particularly concerning hybrid and multi-cloud environments, modern applications, network infrastructure, security protocols, and digital workspaces. Its services enable efficient resource management across private, multi-cloud, and multi-device setups. Furthermore, Dell Technologies offers information security solutions and cloud software, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), which empower customers to migrate, operate, and manage mission-critical applications within cloud-based IT environments. Founded in 1984, the company was initially known as Denali Holding Inc. before officially changing its name to Dell Technologies Inc. in August 2016. Its global headquarters are situated in Round Rock, Texas.

Round Rock, TX
108,000 employees
Technology / Computer Hardware
Sector
Technology
Industry
Computer Hardware
CEO
Michael Saul Dell