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 0.68 is 39% below its 5-year average of 1.12, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.51–1.86).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 22.18% below its 12-month average of 0.88.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.68.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.68
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.11
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.12
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.28
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-22.18%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-38.64%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-38.75%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-52.61%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-46.41%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
0.71
median of 66 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-3.72%
vs the sector median at left
Global Water Resources, Inc.
Market Cap
$232.96M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
0.88
3Y Avg
1.11
5Y Avg
1.12
Market Cap
$225.63M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.94
TTM Avg
0.55
3Y Avg
0.58
5Y Avg
0.57
Market Cap
$263.63M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.53
TTM Avg
2.88
3Y Avg
3.39
5Y Avg
3.45
Market Cap
$333.31M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
44.53
TTM Avg
26.80
3Y Avg
18.80
5Y Avg
18.80
Market Cap
$347.31M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.01
TTM Avg
0.66
3Y Avg
0.73
5Y Avg
0.61
Market Cap
$356.73M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
11.25
TTM Avg
4.74
3Y Avg
2.65
5Y Avg
3.12
Market Cap
$407.75M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
14.85
TTM Avg
18.05
3Y Avg
12.43
5Y Avg
12.43
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) | $232.96M | 0.68 | 0.88 | 1.11 | 1.12 |
| RGC Resources, Inc. (RGCO)vs › | $225.63M | 0.94 | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.57 |
| Cadiz Inc. (CDZIP)vs › | $252.72M | 0.96 | 1.35 | 1.47 | 2.20 |
| Pure Cycle Corporation (PCYO)vs › | $263.63M | 1.53 | 2.88 | 3.39 | 3.45 |
| Cadiz Inc. (CDZI)vs › | $288.84M | 0.96 | 1.35 | 1.47 | 2.20 |
| Terrestrial Energy Inc. (IMSR)vs › | $333.31M | 44.53 | 26.80 | 18.80 | 18.80 |
| Artesian Resources Corporation (ARTNA)vs › | $347.31M | 1.01 | 0.66 | 0.73 | 0.61 |
| Digi Power X Inc. (DGXX)vs › | $356.73M | 11.25 | 4.74 | 2.65 | 3.12 |
| Terra Innovatum Global N.V. Ordinary shares (NKLR)vs › | $407.75M | 14.85 | 18.05 | 12.43 | 12.43 |
| ONE Nuclear Energy Inc. (ONEN)vs › | $37.90M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Quick Ratio
0.68
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.68
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 | 0.68 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.68 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.18 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.09 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.55 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.63 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.86 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.83 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.86 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.16 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.75 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.04 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.72 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.78 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.63 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.89 |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.31 |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.27 |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.26 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.49 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.73 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.79 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.81 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.30 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.93 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.04 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.21 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.41 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.47 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.27 |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.51 |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.09 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.26 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.49 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.60 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.26 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.03 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.99 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.98 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.91 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.74 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.54 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.82 |
