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 0.22 is 87% below its 5-year average of 1.73, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.22–5.46).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 83.86% below its 12-month average of 1.38.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.22
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.38
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.54
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.49
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.67
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.54
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-83.86%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-85.20%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-85.57%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-85.06%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-86.68%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-85.59%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.15
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-80.75%
vs the sector median at left
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
Market Cap
$33.08B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.22
TTM Avg
1.38
3Y Avg
1.50
5Y Avg
1.54
Market Cap
$36.79B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.20
TTM Avg
1.63
3Y Avg
1.75
5Y Avg
1.71
Market Cap
$37.35B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.45
TTM Avg
1.19
3Y Avg
1.57
5Y Avg
1.62
Market Cap
$28.19B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.23
TTM Avg
2.12
3Y Avg
1.87
5Y Avg
1.90
Market Cap
$26.05B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.15
TTM Avg
1.08
3Y Avg
1.07
5Y Avg
1.05
Market Cap
$22.28B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.84
TTM Avg
1.06
3Y Avg
1.07
5Y Avg
1.12
Market Cap
$21.15B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.27
TTM Avg
1.92
3Y Avg
2.29
5Y Avg
2.32
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM) | $33.08B | 0.22 | 1.38 | 1.50 | 1.54 |
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs › | $31.78B | 0.59 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.66 |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $36.79B | 1.20 | 1.63 | 1.75 | 1.71 |
| Steel Dynamics, Inc. (STLD)vs › | $37.35B | 1.45 | 1.19 | 1.57 | 1.62 |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs › | $28.19B | 2.23 | 2.12 | 1.87 | 1.90 |
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)vs › | $26.05B | 1.15 | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.05 |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $22.28B | 0.84 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.12 |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $21.52B | 7.24 | 1.11 | 1.15 | 1.13 |
| Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS)vs › | $21.15B | 2.27 | 1.92 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $20.65B | 0.84 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.08 |
Quick Ratio
0.22
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.45
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 | 0.22 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.02 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.36 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.07 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.21 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.99 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.40 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.24 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.94 |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.41 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.50 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.60 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.55 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.40 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.39 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.43 |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.53 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.69 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.69 |
| 2021-09-30 | 5.46 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.17 |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.20 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.92 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.85 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.47 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.05 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.88 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.35 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.08 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.96 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.04 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.14 |
| 2018-03-31 | 3.06 |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.92 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.50 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.30 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.93 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.13 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.03 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.04 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.05 |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.53 |
| 2015-03-31 | 2.26 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.41 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.69 |
| 2014-06-30 | 2.16 |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.08 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.94 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.19 |
| 2013-06-30 | 2.38 |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.18 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.12 |
| 2012-09-30 | 2.07 |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.15 |
| 2012-03-31 | 1.99 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.93 |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.17 |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.56 |
| 2011-03-31 | 3.20 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.96 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.94 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.35 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.40 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.30 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.20 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.63 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.00 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.87 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.80 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.28 |
| 2007-06-30 | 1.11 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.54 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.01 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.45 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.59 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.90 |
| 2005-09-30 | 1.94 |
| 2005-06-30 | 1.77 |
| 2005-03-31 | 1.81 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.04 |
| 2004-09-30 | 2.13 |
| 2004-06-30 | 1.95 |
| 2004-03-31 | 1.51 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.78 |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.93 |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.68 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.40 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.42 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.50 |
