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 0.41 is 16% below its 5-year average of 0.48, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.29–0.76).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 15.29% below its 12-month average of 0.48.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 0.41.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.41
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.48
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.48
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.48
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.46
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.47
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.49
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-15.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-14.69%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-15.76%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-11.08%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-14.10%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-17.47%
SECTOR MEDIAN · UTILITIES
0.67
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-38.99%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$20.95B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
0.67
3Y Avg
0.69
5Y Avg
0.71
Market Cap
$21.60B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.61
TTM Avg
0.73
3Y Avg
0.71
5Y Avg
0.65
Market Cap
$17.28B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.35
TTM Avg
0.49
3Y Avg
0.45
5Y Avg
0.45
Market Cap
$25.46B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.97
TTM Avg
0.85
3Y Avg
0.76
5Y Avg
0.85
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NiSource Inc (NI) | $19.69B | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 |
| Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)vs › | $18.64B | 0.21 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.33 |
| CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)vs › | $20.95B | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.71 |
| Edison International (EIX)vs › | $21.60B | 0.61 | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT)vs › | $17.28B | 0.35 | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)vs › | $22.89B | 0.89 | 1.27 | 1.17 | 1.50 |
| PPL Corporation (PPL)vs › | $25.43B | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 1.03 |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)vs › | $25.46B | 0.97 | 0.85 | 0.76 | 0.85 |
| Eversource Energy (ES)vs › | $25.70B | 0.74 | 0.63 | 0.60 | 0.58 |
| Talen Energy Corporation (TLN)vs › | $13.01B | 0.55 | 1.32 | 1.46 | 1.31 |
Quick Ratio
0.41
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.50
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 | 0.41 |
| 2026-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.39 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.48 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.45 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.35 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.29 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.34 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.50 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.39 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.37 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.47 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.62 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.45 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.62 |
| 2021-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2020-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.79 |
| 2020-03-31 | 0.71 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.28 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.33 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.42 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.26 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.38 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.43 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.32 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.32 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.33 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.37 |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.29 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.31 |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.43 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.51 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.74 |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.69 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.42 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.44 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.59 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.38 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.62 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.60 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.46 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.43 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.42 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.51 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.46 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.62 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.64 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.72 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.55 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.49 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.56 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.47 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.70 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.44 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.63 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.43 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.46 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.74 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.39 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.35 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.47 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.24 |
