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 7.20 is 31% above its 5-year average of 5.51, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.32–11.95).
As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, April 30, 2026. 34.58% above its 12-month average of 5.35.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
7.20
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
5.35
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
5.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
5.51
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
3.85
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.90
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.88
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+34.58%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+32.16%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+30.60%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+86.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+147.77%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+150.13%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.12
median of 112 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+542.46%
vs the sector median at left
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
Market Cap
$1.52B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
7.20
TTM Avg
5.35
3Y Avg
5.44
5Y Avg
5.51
Market Cap
$1.36B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
7.70
TTM Avg
8.39
3Y Avg
6.62
5Y Avg
6.04
Market Cap
$1.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.04
TTM Avg
2.24
3Y Avg
2.02
5Y Avg
2.13
Market Cap
$2.00B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.88
TTM Avg
1.79
3Y Avg
1.68
5Y Avg
1.63
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL) | $1.52B | 7.20 | 5.35 | 5.44 | 5.51 |
| Allient Inc. (ALNT)vs › | $1.58B | 1.95 | 2.14 | 1.75 | 1.60 |
| Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT)vs › | $1.36B | 7.70 | 8.39 | 6.62 | 6.04 |
| T1 Energy Inc (TE)vs › | $1.26B | 0.90 | 0.96 | 4.38 | 6.93 |
| Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC)vs › | $1.18B | 1.66 | 1.48 | 1.35 | 1.33 |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC)vs › | $1.94B | 2.04 | 2.24 | 2.02 | 2.13 |
| Upwork Inc. (UPWK)vs › | $1.07B | N/A | 2.42 | 2.91 | 2.90 |
| Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)vs › | $2.00B | 1.88 | 1.79 | 1.68 | 1.63 |
| Kforce Inc. (KFRC)vs › | $1.02B | N/A | 1.89 | 2.06 | 2.28 |
| Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSIX)vs › | $844.57M | 1.49 | 1.24 | 0.85 | 0.68 |
Quick Ratio
7.20
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
8.59
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 7.20 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6.51 |
| 2025-10-31 | 5.36 |
| 2025-07-31 | 3.85 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3.82 |
| 2025-01-31 | 4.40 |
| 2024-10-31 | 4.48 |
| 2024-07-31 | 4.97 |
| 2024-04-30 | 4.80 |
| 2024-01-31 | 6.35 |
| 2023-10-31 | 5.95 |
| 2023-07-31 | 7.27 |
| 2023-04-30 | 5.83 |
| 2023-01-31 | 6.41 |
| 2022-10-31 | 5.70 |
| 2022-07-31 | 6.20 |
| 2022-04-30 | 6.38 |
| 2022-01-31 | 5.89 |
| 2021-10-31 | 9.03 |
| 2021-07-31 | 11.95 |
| 2021-04-30 | 3.32 |
| 2021-01-31 | 4.08 |
| 2020-10-31 | 3.11 |
| 2020-07-31 | 1.74 |
| 2020-04-30 | 1.07 |
| 2020-01-31 | 1.35 |
| 2019-10-31 | 0.48 |
| 2019-07-31 | 0.37 |
| 2019-04-30 | 0.43 |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.71 |
| 2018-10-31 | 1.28 |
| 2018-07-31 | 1.23 |
| 2018-04-30 | 1.62 |
| 2018-01-31 | 1.42 |
| 2017-10-31 | 1.32 |
| 2017-07-31 | 1.36 |
| 2017-04-30 | 1.68 |
| 2017-01-31 | 2.12 |
| 2016-10-31 | 2.46 |
| 2016-07-31 | 2.27 |
| 2016-04-30 | 2.05 |
| 2016-01-31 | 1.94 |
| 2015-10-31 | 1.84 |
| 2015-07-31 | 1.79 |
| 2015-04-30 | 1.85 |
| 2015-01-31 | 2.10 |
| 2014-10-31 | 2.41 |
| 2014-07-31 | 2.15 |
| 2014-04-30 | 1.39 |
| 2014-01-31 | 1.48 |
| 2013-10-31 | 1.25 |
| 2013-07-31 | 1.32 |
| 2013-04-30 | 0.99 |
| 2013-01-31 | 1.12 |
| 2012-10-31 | 1.16 |
| 2012-07-31 | 1.13 |
| 2012-04-30 | 1.16 |
| 2012-01-31 | 0.68 |
| 2011-10-31 | 0.81 |
| 2011-07-31 | 0.82 |
| 2011-04-30 | 1.00 |
| 2011-01-31 | 1.44 |
| 2010-10-31 | 1.27 |
| 2010-07-31 | 1.48 |
| 2010-04-30 | 1.04 |
| 2010-01-31 | 1.49 |
| 2009-10-31 | 2.25 |
| 2009-07-31 | 1.63 |
| 2009-04-30 | 1.51 |
| 2009-01-31 | 1.50 |
| 2008-10-31 | 1.60 |
| 2008-07-31 | 1.73 |
| 2008-04-30 | 2.56 |
| 2008-01-31 | 3.14 |
| 2007-10-31 | 4.05 |
| 2007-07-31 | 4.90 |
| 2007-04-30 | 6.85 |
| 2007-01-31 | 4.31 |
| 2006-10-31 | 4.30 |
| 2006-07-31 | 4.13 |
| 2006-04-30 | 4.73 |
| 2006-01-31 | 5.44 |
| 2005-10-31 | 6.47 |
| 2005-07-31 | 8.90 |
| 2005-04-30 | 10.24 |
| 2005-01-31 | 12.45 |
| 2004-10-31 | 7.44 |
| 2004-07-31 | 8.92 |
| 2004-04-30 | 8.26 |
| 2004-01-31 | 8.19 |
| 2003-10-31 | 8.62 |
| 2003-07-31 | 11.15 |
| 2003-04-30 | 14.06 |
| 2003-01-31 | 13.93 |
| 2002-10-31 | 13.46 |
| 2002-07-31 | 17.40 |