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 1.47 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.40, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.09–1.88).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 10.27% below its 12-month average of 1.64.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 1.47.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.47
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.64
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.40
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.96
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.41
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.27
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.27%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-3.78%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.23%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-25.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-38.83%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-35.02%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.66
median of 57 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+123.12%
vs the sector median at left
The Marzetti Company
Market Cap
$2.73B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.47
TTM Avg
1.64
3Y Avg
1.53
5Y Avg
1.40
Market Cap
$2.85B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.86
TTM Avg
2.71
3Y Avg
2.63
5Y Avg
2.82
Market Cap
$3.13B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
5.64
TTM Avg
5.64
3Y Avg
5.05
5Y Avg
4.28
Market Cap
$3.29B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.99
TTM Avg
1.25
3Y Avg
1.35
5Y Avg
1.44
Market Cap
$1.47B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.47
TTM Avg
1.66
3Y Avg
1.60
5Y Avg
1.80
Market Cap
$1.18B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.57
TTM Avg
0.44
3Y Avg
0.60
5Y Avg
0.77
Market Cap
$1.08B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.11
TTM Avg
2.52
3Y Avg
1.79
5Y Avg
1.62
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Marzetti Company (MZTI) | $2.73B | 1.47 | 1.64 | 1.53 | 1.40 |
| Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. (TR)vs › | $2.85B | 1.86 | 2.71 | 2.63 | 2.82 |
| Coty Inc. (COTY)vs › | $2.34B | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.44 |
| Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)vs › | $3.13B | 5.64 | 5.64 | 5.05 | 4.28 |
| Post Holdings, Inc. (POST)vs › | $3.29B | 0.99 | 1.25 | 1.35 | 1.44 |
| Stride, Inc. (LRN)vs › | $3.35B | 5.81 | 5.54 | 4.84 | 4.18 |
| J&J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF)vs › | $1.47B | 1.47 | 1.66 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Flowers Foods, Inc. (FLO)vs › | $1.18B | 0.57 | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.77 |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $1.08B | 2.11 | 2.52 | 1.79 | 1.62 |
| Universal Corporation (UVV)vs › | $1.05B | 1.00 | 1.33 | 1.34 | 1.57 |
Quick Ratio
1.47
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.38
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 | 1.47 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.70 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.82 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.33 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.88 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.33 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.88 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.50 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.47 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.47 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.51 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.25 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.28 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.21 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.11 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.25 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.09 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.36 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.40 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.73 |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.14 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.26 |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.13 |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.38 |
| 2020-03-31 | 2.08 |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.17 |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.01 |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.36 |
| 2019-03-31 | 2.52 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.49 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.86 |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.07 |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.92 |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.12 |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.57 |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.93 |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.34 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.82 |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.38 |
| 2016-06-30 | 2.63 |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.43 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.05 |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.02 |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.38 |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.34 |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.58 |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.90 |
| 2014-06-30 | 4.24 |
| 2014-03-31 | 4.19 |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.59 |
| 2013-09-30 | 2.80 |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.35 |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.84 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.51 |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.34 |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.88 |
| 2012-03-31 | 3.44 |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.64 |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.89 |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.91 |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.72 |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.15 |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.33 |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.51 |
| 2010-03-31 | 2.74 |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.84 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.72 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.61 |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.60 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.68 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.49 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.28 |
| 2008-03-31 | 1.50 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.83 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.91 |
| 2007-03-31 | 1.48 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.66 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.47 |
| 2006-06-30 | 1.75 |
| 2006-03-31 | 1.93 |
| 2005-12-31 | 2.11 |
| 2005-09-30 | 2.59 |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.99 |
| 2005-03-31 | 3.34 |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.29 |
| 2004-09-30 | 2.95 |
| 2004-06-30 | 3.19 |
| 2004-03-31 | 3.35 |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.12 |
| 2003-09-30 | 2.73 |
| 2003-06-30 | 3.00 |
| 2003-03-31 | 2.86 |
| 2002-12-31 | 2.51 |
| 2002-09-30 | 2.26 |
