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 5.12 is 99% above its 5-year average of 2.57, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.27–5.81).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 241.75% above its 12-month average of 1.50.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 5.12.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
5.12
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.67
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.57
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
3.84
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
3.71
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
3.28
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+241.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+665.34%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+98.86%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+33.19%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+37.97%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+55.98%
SECTOR MEDIAN · COMMUNICATION SERVICES
1.72
median of 35 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+197.46%
vs the sector median at left
EchoStar Corporation
Market Cap
$14.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.12
TTM Avg
1.50
3Y Avg
0.67
5Y Avg
2.57
Market Cap
$14.73B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.36
TTM Avg
0.35
3Y Avg
0.33
5Y Avg
0.34
Market Cap
$16.10B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.51
TTM Avg
1.61
3Y Avg
1.43
5Y Avg
1.35
Market Cap
$13.16B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.20
TTM Avg
1.28
3Y Avg
1.19
5Y Avg
1.88
Market Cap
$17.33B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.51
TTM Avg
1.61
3Y Avg
1.44
5Y Avg
1.35
Market Cap
$12.25B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.81
TTM Avg
8.20
3Y Avg
9.00
5Y Avg
9.96
Market Cap
$10.33B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.88
TTM Avg
1.14
3Y Avg
1.15
5Y Avg
1.15
Market Cap
$20.34B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.78
TTM Avg
0.85
3Y Avg
0.86
5Y Avg
0.88
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EchoStar Corporation (ECHO) | $14.94B | 5.12 | 1.50 | 0.67 | 2.57 |
| Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR)vs › | $14.73B | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.34 |
| News Corporation (NWSA)vs › | $16.10B | 1.51 | 1.61 | 1.43 | 1.35 |
| TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (TKO)vs › | $13.16B | 1.20 | 1.28 | 1.19 | 1.88 |
| News Corporation (NWS)vs › | $17.33B | 1.51 | 1.61 | 1.44 | 1.35 |
| Pinterest, Inc. (PINS)vs › | $12.25B | 3.81 | 8.20 | 9.00 | 9.96 |
| Paramount Skydance Corporation Class B Common Stock (PSKY)vs › | $10.33B | 0.88 | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.15 |
| Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC)vs › | $20.34B | 0.78 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.88 |
| Snap Inc. (SNAP)vs › | $9.44B | 2.94 | 3.75 | 4.05 | 4.49 |
| Match Group, Inc. (MTCH)vs › | $9.41B | 1.72 | 1.98 | 1.99 | 1.84 |
Quick Ratio
5.12
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
5.20
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 | 5.12 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.27 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.15 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.19 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.31 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.32 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.35 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2023-09-30 | 5.81 |
| 2023-06-30 | 5.64 |
| 2023-03-31 | 5.40 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2022-09-30 | 4.74 |
| 2022-06-30 | 4.25 |
| 2022-03-31 | 4.30 |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.96 |
| 2021-09-30 | 3.80 |
| 2021-06-30 | 3.37 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.95 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.97 |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.03 |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.01 |
| 2020-03-31 | 6.00 |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.56 |
| 2019-09-30 | 6.17 |
| 2019-06-30 | 5.94 |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.68 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.61 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.65 |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.71 |
| 2018-03-31 | 8.78 |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.78 |
| 2017-09-30 | 8.40 |
| 2017-06-30 | 8.88 |
| 2017-03-31 | 8.67 |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.89 |
| 2016-09-30 | 6.65 |
| 2016-06-30 | 4.15 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.86 |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.92 |
| 2015-09-30 | 4.02 |
| 2015-06-30 | 4.17 |
| 2015-03-31 | 4.14 |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.38 |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.90 |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.43 |
| 2014-03-31 | 3.76 |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.10 |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.98 |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.33 |
| 2013-03-31 | 4.10 |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.63 |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.73 |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.67 |
| 2012-03-31 | 3.52 |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.84 |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.99 |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.42 |
| 2011-03-31 | 3.89 |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.19 |
| 2010-09-30 | 3.83 |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.88 |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.54 |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.60 |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.03 |
| 2009-06-30 | 3.56 |
| 2009-03-31 | 3.50 |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.20 |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.79 |
| 2008-06-30 | 4.07 |
| 2008-03-31 | 3.55 |
| 2007-12-31 | 11.70 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.66 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2006-12-31 | 22.63 |