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 0.29 is 53% below its 5-year average of 0.63, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.27–0.95).
As of the fiscal period ended Friday, July 31, 2026. 44.57% below its 12-month average of 0.53.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-07-31): 0.29.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.29
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.63
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.96
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.09
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-44.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-42.88%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-52.97%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-66.56%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-69.31%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-72.87%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.93
median of 319 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-68.32%
vs the sector median at left
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. PFD DEP1/1000A
Market Cap
$2.67B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.29
TTM Avg
0.53
3Y Avg
0.52
5Y Avg
0.63
Market Cap
$2.49B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.85
TTM Avg
0.87
3Y Avg
0.63
5Y Avg
0.48
Market Cap
$2.86B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
18.42
TTM Avg
15.08
3Y Avg
18.01
5Y Avg
33.59
Market Cap
$2.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.32
TTM Avg
1.71
3Y Avg
1.76
5Y Avg
1.93
Market Cap
$2.38B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.45
TTM Avg
1.48
3Y Avg
1.43
5Y Avg
1.41
Market Cap
$2.37B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.84
TTM Avg
0.76
3Y Avg
0.69
5Y Avg
0.81
Market Cap
$2.36B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.93
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.16
5Y Avg
1.21
Market Cap
$3.00B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.62
TTM Avg
0.76
3Y Avg
0.80
5Y Avg
0.82
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. PFD DEP1/1000A (HOVNP) | $2.67B | 0.29 | 0.53 | 0.52 | 0.63 |
| KB Home (KBH)vs › | $2.78B | 0.53 | 0.76 | 0.84 | 0.95 |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $2.49B | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.63 | 0.48 |
| QuantumScape Corporation (QS)vs › | $2.86B | 18.42 | 15.08 | 18.01 | 33.59 |
| Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)vs › | $2.94B | 1.32 | 1.71 | 1.76 | 1.93 |
| Visteon Corporation (VC)vs › | $2.38B | 1.45 | 1.48 | 1.43 | 1.41 |
| Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (LIND)vs › | $2.37B | 0.84 | 0.76 | 0.69 | 0.81 |
| OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd (OSW)vs › | $2.36B | 1.93 | 1.27 | 1.16 | 1.21 |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs › | $3.00B | 0.62 | 0.76 | 0.80 | 0.82 |
| Red Rock Resorts, Inc. (RRR)vs › | $3.04B | 0.63 | 0.80 | 0.77 | 0.99 |
Quick Ratio
0.29
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.34
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 0.29 |
| 2026-04-30 | 0.54 |
| 2026-01-31 | 0.62 |
| 2025-10-31 | 0.63 |
| 2025-07-31 | 0.57 |
| 2025-04-30 | 0.41 |
| 2025-01-31 | 0.40 |
| 2024-10-31 | 0.50 |
| 2024-07-31 | 0.27 |
| 2024-04-30 | 0.61 |
| 2024-01-31 | 0.60 |
| 2023-10-31 | 0.95 |
| 2023-07-31 | 0.74 |
| 2023-04-30 | 0.78 |
| 2023-01-31 | 0.61 |
| 2022-10-31 | 0.69 |
| 2022-07-31 | 0.91 |
| 2022-04-30 | 0.71 |
| 2022-01-31 | 0.78 |
| 2021-10-31 | 0.68 |
| 2021-07-31 | 0.86 |
| 2021-04-30 | 1.11 |
| 2021-01-31 | 0.99 |
| 2020-10-31 | 1.41 |
| 2020-07-31 | 1.24 |
| 2020-04-30 | 1.54 |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.90 |
| 2019-10-31 | 0.68 |
| 2019-07-31 | 0.82 |
| 2019-04-30 | 1.14 |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.67 |
| 2018-10-31 | 0.81 |
| 2018-07-31 | 1.77 |
| 2018-04-30 | 2.34 |
| 2018-01-31 | 1.01 |
| 2017-10-31 | 1.34 |
| 2017-07-31 | 0.88 |
| 2017-04-30 | 1.61 |
| 2017-01-31 | 2.38 |
| 2016-10-31 | 1.48 |
| 2016-07-31 | 1.81 |
| 2016-04-30 | 1.19 |
| 2016-01-31 | 1.79 |
| 2015-10-31 | 1.44 |
| 2015-07-31 | 2.64 |
| 2015-04-30 | 2.84 |
| 2015-01-31 | 3.37 |
| 2014-10-31 | 1.62 |
| 2014-07-31 | 0.93 |
| 2014-04-30 | 1.08 |
| 2014-01-31 | 1.29 |
| 2013-10-31 | 1.25 |
| 2013-07-31 | 1.81 |
| 2013-04-30 | 1.20 |
| 2013-01-31 | 1.27 |
| 2012-10-31 | 0.82 |
| 2012-07-31 | 0.18 |
| 2012-04-30 | 0.70 |
| 2012-01-31 | 0.86 |
| 2011-10-31 | 1.04 |
| 2011-07-31 | 0.93 |
| 2011-04-30 | 1.48 |
| 2011-01-31 | 1.76 |
| 2010-10-31 | 1.09 |
| 2010-07-31 | 0.26 |
| 2010-04-30 | 1.77 |
| 2010-01-31 | 1.62 |
| 2009-10-31 | 1.14 |
| 2009-07-31 | 1.35 |
| 2009-04-30 | 1.80 |
| 2009-01-31 | 2.55 |
| 2008-10-31 | 2.15 |
| 2008-07-31 | 1.98 |
| 2008-04-30 | 0.79 |
| 2008-01-31 | 0.67 |
| 2007-10-31 | 0.64 |
| 2007-07-31 | 0.91 |
| 2007-04-30 | 0.88 |
| 2007-01-31 | 0.56 |
| 2006-10-31 | 0.54 |
| 2006-07-31 | 0.72 |
| 2006-04-30 | 0.20 |
| 2006-01-31 | 0.46 |
| 2005-10-31 | 0.55 |
| 2005-07-31 | 0.61 |
| 2005-04-05 | 0.48 |
| 2005-01-31 | 0.47 |
| 2004-10-31 | 0.40 |
| 2004-07-31 | 0.41 |
| 2004-04-30 | 0.61 |
| 2004-01-31 | 1.06 |
| 2003-10-31 | 0.45 |
| 2003-07-31 | 0.31 |
| 2003-04-30 | 0.21 |
| 2003-01-31 | 0.54 |
| 2002-10-31 | 0.83 |
