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 0.38 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.40, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.08–0.76).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, July 1, 2026. 32.04% above its 12-month average of 0.29.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-07-01): 0.38.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.38
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.29
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.33
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.40
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.40
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+32.04%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+17.66%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-3.55%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-4.44%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.92
median of 307 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-58.16%
vs the sector median at left
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
Market Cap
$439.77M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.38
TTM Avg
0.29
3Y Avg
0.33
5Y Avg
0.40
Market Cap
$455.48M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.60
TTM Avg
0.59
3Y Avg
0.57
5Y Avg
0.72
Market Cap
$422.17M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.05
TTM Avg
1.05
3Y Avg
1.17
5Y Avg
1.21
Market Cap
$424.69M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.77
TTM Avg
1.39
3Y Avg
1.41
5Y Avg
1.57
Market Cap
$417.35M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.39
TTM Avg
2.54
3Y Avg
2.50
5Y Avg
2.85
Market Cap
$467.64M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.90
TTM Avg
1.12
3Y Avg
1.02
5Y Avg
0.92
Market Cap
$469.28M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.95
TTM Avg
2.28
3Y Avg
2.20
5Y Avg
2.20
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) | $439.77M | 0.38 | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.40 |
| Monro Inc. (MNRO)vs › | $430.30M | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.19 | 0.21 |
| Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU)vs › | $455.48M | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.57 | 0.72 |
| Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL)vs › | $422.17M | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.17 | 1.21 |
| Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. (CDRO)vs › | $424.69M | 1.77 | 1.39 | 1.41 | 1.57 |
| EVgo, Inc. (EVGO)vs › | $418.69M | 2.19 | 2.02 | 2.54 | 3.55 |
| Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NATH)vs › | $417.35M | 2.39 | 2.54 | 2.50 | 2.85 |
| Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (FLXS)vs › | $467.64M | 0.90 | 1.12 | 1.02 | 0.92 |
| Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT)vs › | $469.28M | 1.95 | 2.28 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Citi Trends, Inc. (CTRN)vs › | $408.83M | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.51 |
Quick Ratio
0.38
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.41
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 0.38 |
| 2026-04-01 | 0.32 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.08 |
| 2025-09-24 | 0.38 |
| 2025-06-25 | 0.33 |
| 2025-03-26 | 0.29 |
| 2024-12-25 | 0.24 |
| 2024-09-25 | 0.29 |
| 2024-06-26 | 0.32 |
| 2024-03-27 | 0.33 |
| 2023-12-27 | 0.32 |
| 2023-09-27 | 0.39 |
| 2023-06-28 | 0.34 |
| 2023-03-29 | 0.34 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2022-09-28 | 0.54 |
| 2022-06-29 | 0.76 |
| 2022-03-30 | 0.62 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2021-09-29 | 0.56 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.42 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.34 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2020-09-23 | 0.62 |
| 2020-06-24 | 1.18 |
| 2020-03-25 | 1.03 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.31 |
| 2019-09-25 | 0.31 |
| 2019-06-26 | 0.34 |
| 2019-03-27 | 0.26 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.24 |
| 2018-09-26 | 0.38 |
| 2018-06-27 | 0.47 |
| 2018-03-28 | 0.34 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.39 |
| 2017-09-27 | 0.31 |
| 2017-06-28 | 0.29 |
| 2017-03-29 | 0.38 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2016-09-28 | 0.75 |
| 2016-06-29 | 1.00 |
| 2016-03-30 | 0.90 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.93 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.94 |
| 2015-07-01 | 1.20 |
| 2015-04-01 | 1.24 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2014-09-24 | 1.14 |
| 2014-06-25 | 0.85 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.73 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.00 |
