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 0.88 is 33% above its 5-year average of 0.66, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.05–30.70).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 100.27% above its 12-month average of 0.44.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.88.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.16
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.66
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
4.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+100.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+437.57%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+32.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-80.67%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.56
median of 141 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-43.62%
vs the sector median at left
Electra Battery Materials Corporation
Market Cap
$53.43M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.88
TTM Avg
0.44
3Y Avg
0.16
5Y Avg
0.66
Market Cap
$51.69M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.33
TTM Avg
0.64
3Y Avg
0.80
5Y Avg
0.80
Market Cap
$65.38M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.23
TTM Avg
0.18
3Y Avg
0.16
5Y Avg
1.46
Market Cap
$65.95M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.16
TTM Avg
3.24
3Y Avg
2.63
5Y Avg
2.84
Market Cap
$40.43M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$39.58M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.12
TTM Avg
0.32
3Y Avg
0.22
5Y Avg
0.18
Market Cap
$73.43M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.40
TTM Avg
2.65
3Y Avg
2.61
5Y Avg
1.77
Market Cap
$74.09M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.15
TTM Avg
1.36
3Y Avg
1.43
5Y Avg
2.01
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electra Battery Materials Corporation (ELBM) | $53.43M | 0.88 | 0.44 | 0.16 | 0.66 |
| Texxon Holding Limited Ordinary shares (NPT)vs › | $51.69M | 0.33 | 0.64 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Namib Minerals (NAMM)vs › | $65.38M | 0.23 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 1.46 |
| Nexmetals Mining Corp. (NEXM)vs › | $65.95M | 5.16 | 3.24 | 2.63 | 2.84 |
| Tactical Resources Corp. (TREO)vs › | $40.43M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (OMEX)vs › | $39.58M | 0.12 | 0.32 | 0.22 | 0.18 |
| Largo Inc. (LGO)vs › | $35.26M | 0.19 | 0.30 | 1.17 | 1.62 |
| Atlas Lithium Corporation (ATLX)vs › | $73.43M | 2.40 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 1.77 |
| Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC)vs › | $74.09M | 1.15 | 1.36 | 1.43 | 2.01 |
| Frontier Nuclear and Minerals Inc. (FNUC)vs › | $30.53M | 2.69 | 2.44 | 5.05 | 3.49 |
Quick Ratio
0.88
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.88
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 | 0.88 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.75 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.05 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.05 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.06 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.07 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.11 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.14 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.19 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.24 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.34 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.25 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.95 |
| 2022-06-30 | 4.12 |
| 2022-03-31 | 9.37 |
| 2021-12-31 | 13.16 |
| 2021-09-30 | 30.70 |
| 2021-06-30 | 24.75 |
| 2021-03-31 | 38.63 |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.68 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2020-06-30 | 139.49 |
| 2020-03-31 | 56.62 |
| 2019-12-31 | 17.89 |
| 2019-09-30 | 34.63 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.30 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.21 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.87 |
| 2018-06-30 | 6.17 |
| 2018-03-31 | 11.33 |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.98 |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.60 |
| 2017-06-30 | 11.69 |
| 2017-03-31 | 15.26 |
| 2016-12-31 | 15.26 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.91 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.06 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.02 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.04 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.05 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.06 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.04 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.29 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.39 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.74 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.25 |
| 2013-06-30 | 10.88 |
| 2013-03-31 | 32.54 |
| 2012-12-31 | 37.79 |
