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 0.54 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.51, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.41–0.68).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 13.96% above its 12-month average of 0.47.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.54
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.47
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.49
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.51
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.54
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.59
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.61
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+9.92%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+6.03%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-0.06%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-8.23%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-11.64%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.63
median of 50 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-14.10%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$296.88B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.55
TTM Avg
0.49
3Y Avg
0.42
5Y Avg
0.46
Market Cap
$190.86B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.74
TTM Avg
0.66
3Y Avg
0.65
5Y Avg
0.68
Market Cap
$340.27B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.47
TTM Avg
0.48
3Y Avg
0.48
5Y Avg
0.48
Market Cap
$155.78B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.50
TTM Avg
0.55
3Y Avg
0.52
5Y Avg
0.55
Market Cap
$121.39B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.50
TTM Avg
0.54
3Y Avg
0.56
5Y Avg
0.54
Market Cap
$383.19B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.12
TTM Avg
1.04
3Y Avg
0.99
5Y Avg
1.00
Market Cap
$112.99B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.30
TTM Avg
0.44
3Y Avg
0.49
5Y Avg
0.52
Market Cap
$91.35B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.22
TTM Avg
2.90
3Y Avg
3.40
5Y Avg
3.60
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestlé S.A. (NSRGY) | $249.99B | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.51 |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM)vs › | $296.88B | 0.55 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.46 |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP)vs › | $190.86B | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.68 |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG)vs › | $340.27B | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD)vs › | $155.78B | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.55 |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI)vs › | $121.39B | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.54 |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO)vs › | $383.19B | 1.12 | 1.04 | 0.99 | 1.00 |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO)vs › | $112.99B | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 0.52 |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST)vs › | $91.35B | 3.22 | 2.90 | 3.40 | 3.60 |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)vs › | $414.50B | 0.61 | 0.49 | 0.52 | 0.51 |
Quick Ratio
0.54
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.83
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 | 0.54 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.41 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.46 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.46 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.47 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.63 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.57 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.65 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.59 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.73 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.71 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.84 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.94 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.87 |