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 0.92 is 38% below its 5-year average of 1.50, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.77–2.03).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 10.37% above its 12-month average of 0.83.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.92.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.92
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.83
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.33
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.19
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.17
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.98
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+10.37%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-30.81%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-38.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-22.63%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-21.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-6.22%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.86
median of 137 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+7.08%
vs the sector median at left
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
Market Cap
$707.69M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.92
TTM Avg
0.83
3Y Avg
1.33
5Y Avg
1.50
Market Cap
$796.48M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.62
TTM Avg
1.33
3Y Avg
1.10
5Y Avg
1.01
Market Cap
$612.37M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
6.48
TTM Avg
1.35
3Y Avg
1.23
5Y Avg
1.30
Market Cap
$596.51M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.81
TTM Avg
0.92
3Y Avg
0.97
5Y Avg
0.93
Market Cap
$828.58M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.25
TTM Avg
3.38
3Y Avg
3.08
5Y Avg
3.22
Market Cap
$561.41M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.97
TTM Avg
2.35
3Y Avg
1.84
5Y Avg
2.00
Market Cap
$514.77M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.29
TTM Avg
0.34
3Y Avg
0.30
5Y Avg
0.28
Market Cap
$1.06B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.00
TTM Avg
1.33
3Y Avg
1.34
5Y Avg
1.57
Market Cap
$340.52M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.66
TTM Avg
2.47
3Y Avg
2.85
5Y Avg
2.32
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC) | $707.69M | 0.92 | 0.83 | 1.33 | 1.50 |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $796.48M | 0.62 | 1.33 | 1.10 | 1.01 |
| Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)vs › | $612.37M | 6.48 | 1.35 | 1.23 | 1.30 |
| Helen of Troy Limited (HELE)vs › | $596.51M | 0.81 | 0.92 | 0.97 | 0.93 |
| American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)vs › | $828.58M | 3.25 | 3.38 | 3.08 | 3.22 |
| The Honest Company, Inc. (HNST)vs › | $561.41M | 2.97 | 2.35 | 1.84 | 2.00 |
| Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)vs › | $514.77M | 0.29 | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.28 |
| Universal Corporation (UVV)vs › | $1.06B | 1.00 | 1.33 | 1.34 | 1.57 |
| Prenetics Global Limited (PRE)vs › | $340.52M | 3.66 | 2.47 | 2.85 | 2.32 |
| Agencia Comercial Spirits Ltd (AGCC)vs › | $317.64M | 0.53 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.39 |
Quick Ratio
0.92
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.96
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 | 0.92 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.80 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.77 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.85 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.01 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.20 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.53 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.75 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.94 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.79 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.93 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.97 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.92 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.03 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.81 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.86 |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.01 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.80 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.57 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.11 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.12 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.90 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.84 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.80 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.76 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.73 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.77 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.72 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.89 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.01 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.17 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.19 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.19 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.46 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1.64 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.33 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.46 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.60 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.79 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.79 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.94 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.91 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.95 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.65 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.00 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.04 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.00 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.87 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.82 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.81 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.94 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.97 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.86 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.91 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.71 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.60 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.77 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.64 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.87 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.74 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.76 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.69 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.20 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.23 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.12 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.68 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.05 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.00 |