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 4.99 is 87% above its 5-year average of 2.66, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.50–5.08).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, June 28, 2026. 18.29% above its 12-month average of 4.22.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-28): 4.99.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
4.99
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
4.22
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
3.05
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.66
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.54
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.16
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.97
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+18.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+63.53%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+87.50%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+96.43%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+130.87%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+152.51%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.15
median of 154 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+335.47%
vs the sector median at left
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Market Cap
$8.76B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
4.99
TTM Avg
4.22
3Y Avg
3.05
5Y Avg
2.66
Market Cap
$9.03B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.55
TTM Avg
1.47
3Y Avg
1.45
5Y Avg
1.42
Market Cap
$8.45B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.58
TTM Avg
0.65
3Y Avg
0.65
5Y Avg
0.67
Market Cap
$9.22B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.59
TTM Avg
1.79
3Y Avg
1.60
5Y Avg
1.67
Market Cap
$8.02B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.04
TTM Avg
0.95
3Y Avg
1.04
5Y Avg
1.14
Market Cap
$7.90B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.33
TTM Avg
3.14
3Y Avg
2.90
5Y Avg
2.96
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) | $8.76B | 4.99 | 4.22 | 3.05 | 2.66 |
| Pentair plc (PNR)vs › | $8.83B | 0.76 | 0.94 | 0.88 | 0.82 |
| Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)vs › | $9.03B | 1.55 | 1.47 | 1.45 | 1.42 |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vs › | $8.45B | 0.58 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.67 |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH)vs › | $9.22B | 1.59 | 1.79 | 1.60 | 1.67 |
| Saia, Inc. (SAIA)vs › | $9.26B | 1.58 | 1.60 | 1.79 | 1.58 |
| Aecom (ACM)vs › | $8.03B | 1.06 | 1.13 | 1.10 | 1.13 |
| A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)vs › | $8.02B | 1.04 | 0.95 | 1.04 | 1.14 |
| AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)vs › | $7.90B | 3.33 | 3.14 | 2.90 | 2.96 |
| Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)vs › | $9.87B | 1.56 | 1.61 | 1.50 | 1.38 |
Quick Ratio
4.99
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
5.54
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-28 | 4.99 |
| 2026-03-29 | 5.08 |
| 2025-12-28 | 3.46 |
| 2025-09-28 | 3.68 |
| 2025-06-29 | 3.88 |
| 2025-03-30 | 2.26 |
| 2024-12-31 | 2.39 |
| 2024-09-29 | 2.61 |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.56 |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.47 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.50 |
| 2023-10-01 | 1.73 |
| 2023-06-25 | 1.76 |
| 2023-03-26 | 1.85 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.95 |
| 2022-09-25 | 2.25 |
| 2022-06-26 | 2.22 |
| 2022-03-27 | 2.72 |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.01 |
| 2021-09-26 | 3.24 |
| 2021-06-27 | 3.35 |
| 2021-03-28 | 3.25 |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.46 |
| 2020-09-27 | 3.47 |
| 2020-06-28 | 3.99 |
| 2020-03-29 | 2.49 |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.52 |
| 2019-09-29 | 2.47 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.33 |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.29 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.72 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.60 |
| 2018-07-01 | 2.59 |
| 2018-04-01 | 2.34 |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.23 |
| 2017-10-01 | 2.54 |
| 2017-06-25 | 1.67 |
| 2017-03-26 | 1.65 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.62 |
| 2016-09-25 | 1.34 |
| 2016-06-26 | 1.50 |
| 2016-03-27 | 1.48 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.54 |
| 2015-09-27 | 1.37 |
| 2015-06-28 | 1.41 |
| 2015-03-29 | 1.32 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.36 |
| 2014-09-28 | 1.30 |
| 2014-06-29 | 1.30 |
| 2014-03-30 | 1.36 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.42 |
| 2013-09-29 | 1.35 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.39 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.33 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.29 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.30 |
| 2012-06-24 | 1.95 |
| 2012-03-25 | 1.51 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.59 |
| 2011-09-25 | 1.73 |
| 2011-06-26 | 2.29 |
| 2011-03-27 | 1.99 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 2010-09-26 | 1.65 |
| 2010-06-27 | 1.60 |
| 2010-03-28 | 1.37 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.56 |
| 2009-09-27 | 1.45 |
| 2009-06-28 | 1.41 |
| 2009-03-29 | 1.50 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.38 |
| 2008-09-28 | 1.33 |
| 2008-06-29 | 1.22 |
| 2008-03-30 | 1.21 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.00 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.07 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.91 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2006-09-30 | 2.14 |
| 2006-06-30 | 2.16 |
| 2006-03-31 | 2.10 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.69 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.72 |
| 2005-07-01 | 1.73 |
| 2005-04-01 | 1.59 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.90 |
| 2004-10-01 | 1.86 |
| 2004-07-02 | 2.40 |
| 2004-04-02 | 3.08 |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.92 |
| 2003-09-26 | 4.27 |
| 2003-06-27 | 4.27 |
| 2003-03-28 | 4.03 |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.22 |
| 2002-09-30 | 4.00 |
