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 3.91 is in line with its 5-year average of 4.31, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.22–5.42).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 6.05% below its 12-month average of 4.16.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
3.91
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
4.16
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
4.11
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
4.31
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
4.75
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
5.10
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
4.87
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-6.05%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-4.95%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-9.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-17.73%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-23.35%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-19.83%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+222.95%
vs the sector median at left
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Market Cap
$119.53B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.91
TTM Avg
4.16
3Y Avg
4.11
5Y Avg
4.31
Market Cap
$121.16B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.46
TTM Avg
2.41
3Y Avg
3.31
5Y Avg
3.62
Market Cap
$126.60B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.21
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.13
5Y Avg
1.20
Market Cap
$126.79B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.14
TTM Avg
1.15
3Y Avg
1.19
5Y Avg
1.27
Market Cap
$134.62B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.51
TTM Avg
1.28
3Y Avg
1.37
5Y Avg
1.36
Market Cap
$137.47B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.63
TTM Avg
0.61
3Y Avg
0.63
5Y Avg
0.63
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) | $119.53B | 3.91 | 4.16 | 4.11 | 4.31 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $121.16B | 2.46 | 2.41 | 3.31 | 3.62 |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $126.60B | 1.21 | 1.27 | 1.13 | 1.20 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $126.79B | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.19 | 1.27 |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $106.51B | 1.62 | 1.52 | 1.60 | 1.67 |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs › | $134.62B | 1.51 | 1.28 | 1.37 | 1.36 |
| GSK plc (GSK)vs › | $103.60B | 0.54 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.59 |
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs › | $137.47B | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.63 |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs › | $139.86B | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.87 | 0.95 |
| McKesson Corporation (MCK)vs › | $98.45B | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.53 |
Quick Ratio
3.91
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
4.87
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 | 3.91 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5.01 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.96 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3.74 |
| 2025-06-30 | 4.18 |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.97 |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.22 |
| 2024-09-30 | 3.42 |
| 2024-06-30 | 4.22 |
| 2024-03-31 | 4.61 |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.02 |
| 2023-09-30 | 4.63 |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.57 |
| 2023-03-31 | 4.54 |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.77 |
| 2022-09-30 | 4.42 |
| 2022-06-30 | 4.74 |
| 2022-03-31 | 4.63 |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.57 |
| 2021-09-30 | 5.01 |
| 2021-06-30 | 5.42 |
| 2021-03-31 | 6.07 |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.24 |
| 2020-09-30 | 6.30 |
| 2020-06-30 | 5.68 |
| 2020-03-31 | 4.30 |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.95 |
| 2019-09-30 | 4.01 |
| 2019-06-30 | 6.33 |
| 2019-03-31 | 5.03 |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.78 |
| 2018-09-30 | 5.40 |
| 2018-06-30 | 5.31 |
| 2018-03-31 | 5.40 |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.31 |
| 2017-09-30 | 6.24 |
| 2017-06-30 | 5.36 |
| 2017-03-31 | 5.23 |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.43 |
| 2016-09-30 | 7.89 |
| 2016-06-30 | 7.72 |
| 2016-03-31 | 4.95 |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.37 |
| 2015-09-30 | 6.10 |
| 2015-06-30 | 5.68 |
| 2015-03-31 | 5.47 |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.32 |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.45 |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.98 |
| 2014-03-31 | 4.12 |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.60 |
| 2013-09-30 | 6.49 |
| 2013-06-30 | 7.02 |
| 2013-03-31 | 4.66 |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.41 |
| 2012-09-30 | 6.92 |
| 2012-06-30 | 6.66 |
| 2012-03-31 | 6.58 |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.22 |
| 2011-09-30 | 5.71 |
| 2011-06-30 | 5.73 |
| 2011-03-31 | 5.98 |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.34 |
| 2010-09-30 | 4.55 |
| 2010-06-30 | 5.59 |
| 2010-03-31 | 5.47 |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.89 |
| 2009-09-30 | 3.90 |
| 2009-06-30 | 4.68 |
| 2009-03-31 | 3.07 |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.89 |
| 2008-09-30 | 4.08 |
| 2008-06-30 | 3.99 |
| 2008-03-31 | 4.55 |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.38 |
| 2007-09-30 | 4.94 |
| 2007-06-30 | 4.72 |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.95 |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.34 |
| 2006-09-30 | 4.30 |
| 2006-06-30 | 4.08 |
| 2006-03-31 | 4.49 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.34 |
| 2005-09-30 | 5.16 |
| 2005-06-30 | 4.98 |
| 2005-03-31 | 4.84 |
| 2004-12-31 | 4.45 |
| 2004-09-30 | 4.22 |
| 2004-06-30 | 4.20 |
| 2004-03-31 | 4.85 |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.19 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.94 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.72 |
| 2003-03-31 | 2.66 |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.68 |
| 2002-09-30 | 2.76 |
