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 1.65 is 21% above its 5-year average of 1.36, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.72–1.88).
As of the fiscal period ended Thursday, April 30, 2026. 14.44% above its 12-month average of 1.44.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.65
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.36
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.57
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.46
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+14.44%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+14.46%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+21.25%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+7.97%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+4.97%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+12.85%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.07
median of 100 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+53.83%
vs the sector median at left
Nordson Corporation
Market Cap
$17.31B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.65
TTM Avg
1.44
3Y Avg
1.44
5Y Avg
1.36
Market Cap
$17.57B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.15
TTM Avg
1.94
3Y Avg
1.91
5Y Avg
2.30
Market Cap
$17.04B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
1.19
3Y Avg
1.24
5Y Avg
1.22
Market Cap
$17.00B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
1.25
3Y Avg
1.33
5Y Avg
1.37
Market Cap
$18.13B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
1.41
3Y Avg
1.32
5Y Avg
1.39
Market Cap
$18.15B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.98
TTM Avg
0.98
3Y Avg
1.04
5Y Avg
1.62
Market Cap
$18.25B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.23
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.31
5Y Avg
1.26
Market Cap
$15.57B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.77
TTM Avg
0.77
3Y Avg
0.68
5Y Avg
0.74
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN) | $17.31B | 1.65 | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.36 |
| IDEX Corporation (IEX)vs › | $17.57B | 2.15 | 1.94 | 1.91 | 2.30 |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)vs › | $17.04B | N/A | 1.19 | 1.24 | 1.22 |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)vs › | $17.00B | N/A | 1.25 | 1.33 | 1.37 |
| Rollins, Inc. (ROL)vs › | $17.97B | N/A | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)vs › | $18.13B | N/A | 1.41 | 1.32 | 1.39 |
| RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)vs › | $18.15B | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.04 | 1.62 |
| WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs › | $18.25B | 1.23 | 1.27 | 1.31 | 1.26 |
| Lennox International Inc. (LII)vs › | $15.57B | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.74 |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $15.57B | 0.55 | 0.35 | 0.37 | 0.36 |
Quick Ratio
1.65
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.60
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | 1.65 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1.74 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1.05 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1.11 |
| 2025-04-30 | 1.64 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1.56 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1.51 |
| 2024-07-31 | 1.52 |
| 2024-04-30 | 1.38 |
| 2024-01-31 | 1.37 |
| 2023-10-31 | 1.33 |
| 2023-07-31 | 1.39 |
| 2023-04-30 | 0.72 |
| 2023-01-31 | 0.89 |
| 2022-10-31 | 0.90 |
| 2022-07-31 | 0.87 |
| 2022-04-30 | 0.94 |
| 2022-01-31 | 1.60 |
| 2021-10-31 | 1.88 |
| 2021-07-31 | 1.76 |
| 2021-04-30 | 1.70 |
| 2021-01-31 | 2.07 |
| 2020-10-31 | 2.05 |
| 2020-07-31 | 2.22 |
| 2020-04-30 | 2.31 |
| 2020-01-31 | 1.85 |
| 2019-10-31 | 1.52 |
| 2019-07-31 | 1.57 |
| 2019-04-30 | 1.53 |
| 2019-01-31 | 1.84 |
| 2018-10-31 | 1.77 |
| 2018-07-31 | 2.36 |
| 2018-04-30 | 1.31 |
| 2018-01-31 | 1.07 |
| 2017-10-31 | 0.96 |
| 2017-07-31 | 1.43 |
| 2017-04-30 | 1.21 |
| 2017-01-31 | 1.65 |
| 2016-10-31 | 1.58 |
| 2016-07-31 | 1.90 |
| 2016-04-30 | 1.78 |
| 2016-01-31 | 1.93 |
| 2015-10-31 | 1.67 |
| 2015-07-31 | 1.89 |
| 2015-04-30 | 1.42 |
| 2015-01-31 | 1.15 |
| 2014-10-31 | 1.25 |
| 2014-07-31 | 1.81 |
| 2014-04-30 | 1.83 |
| 2014-01-31 | 1.79 |
| 2013-10-31 | 1.71 |
| 2013-07-31 | 1.91 |
| 2013-04-30 | 1.53 |
| 2013-01-31 | 1.34 |
| 2012-10-31 | 1.21 |
| 2012-07-31 | 1.21 |
| 2012-04-30 | 1.57 |
| 2012-01-31 | 2.01 |
| 2011-10-31 | 1.84 |
| 2011-07-31 | 2.11 |
| 2011-04-30 | 2.00 |
| 2011-01-31 | 1.90 |
| 2010-10-31 | 1.74 |
| 2010-07-31 | 1.65 |
| 2010-04-30 | 1.51 |
| 2010-01-31 | 1.48 |
| 2009-10-31 | 1.59 |
| 2009-07-31 | 1.78 |
| 2009-04-30 | 1.63 |
| 2009-01-31 | 0.66 |
| 2008-10-31 | 0.71 |
| 2008-07-31 | 0.76 |
| 2008-04-30 | 0.71 |
| 2008-01-31 | 0.58 |
| 2007-10-31 | 0.57 |
| 2007-07-31 | 0.54 |
| 2007-04-30 | 0.55 |
| 2007-01-31 | 0.57 |
| 2006-10-31 | 1.09 |
| 2006-07-31 | 1.32 |
| 2006-04-30 | 1.16 |
| 2006-01-31 | 0.98 |
| 2005-10-31 | 0.92 |
| 2005-07-31 | 1.30 |
| 2005-05-01 | 1.63 |
| 2005-01-30 | 1.65 |
| 2004-10-31 | 1.42 |
| 2004-08-01 | 1.31 |
| 2004-05-02 | 1.27 |
| 2004-02-01 | 1.18 |
| 2003-10-31 | 0.94 |
| 2003-08-03 | 0.90 |
| 2003-05-04 | 0.82 |
| 2003-02-02 | 0.77 |
| 2002-10-31 | 0.74 |
| 2002-07-28 | 0.71 |
