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 0.52 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.52, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.47–0.58).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 4.79% above its 12-month average of 0.50.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-06-30): 0.52.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.59
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.60
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.79%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.34%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+0.75%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-5.29%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-11.20%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-13.44%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
1.21
median of 89 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-57.03%
vs the sector median at left
McKesson Corporation
Market Cap
$102.98B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.52
TTM Avg
0.50
3Y Avg
0.50
5Y Avg
0.52
Market Cap
$107.39B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.33
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.13
5Y Avg
1.20
Market Cap
$92.89B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.69
TTM Avg
0.85
3Y Avg
0.97
5Y Avg
1.05
Market Cap
$115.18B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.66
TTM Avg
0.61
3Y Avg
0.63
5Y Avg
0.63
Market Cap
$89.84B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.05
TTM Avg
1.17
3Y Avg
1.08
5Y Avg
1.07
Market Cap
$81.33B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.78
TTM Avg
3.67
3Y Avg
4.14
5Y Avg
3.76
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKesson Corporation (MCK) | $102.98B | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.52 |
| Sanofi (SNY)vs › | $103.59B | 0.23 | 0.93 | 0.95 | 1.02 |
| GSK plc (GSK)vs › | $102.30B | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.59 | 0.59 |
| Stryker Corporation (SYK)vs › | $107.39B | 1.33 | 1.27 | 1.13 | 1.20 |
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)vs › | $92.89B | 0.69 | 0.85 | 0.97 | 1.05 |
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs › | $115.18B | 0.66 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.63 |
| Elevance Health Inc. (ELV)vs › | $89.84B | 2.05 | 1.17 | 1.08 | 1.07 |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $118.75B | N/A | 1.52 | 1.60 | 1.67 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs › | $81.33B | 2.78 | 3.67 | 4.14 | 3.76 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $128.36B | 1.38 | 1.15 | 1.19 | 1.27 |
Quick Ratio
0.52
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.89
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 | 0.52 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.49 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.49 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.53 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.47 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.51 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.55 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.59 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.56 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.62 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.61 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.67 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.63 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.60 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.62 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.70 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.66 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.55 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.55 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.57 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.67 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.64 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.68 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.72 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.69 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.66 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.62 |
