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 0.21 is 30% below its 5-year average of 0.29, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.13–0.57).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, August 4, 2026. 1.24% below its 12-month average of 0.21.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-08-04): 0.21.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.21
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.21
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.20
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.29
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.29
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.40
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.24%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.55%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-30.38%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-29.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-48.15%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.89
median of 106 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-76.94%
vs the sector median at left
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
Market Cap
$234.82M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.21
TTM Avg
0.21
3Y Avg
0.20
5Y Avg
0.29
Market Cap
$48.15M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.72
TTM Avg
0.78
3Y Avg
1.44
5Y Avg
1.94
Market Cap
$614.52M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.57
TTM Avg
0.47
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.59
Market Cap
$625.39M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.39
TTM Avg
0.33
3Y Avg
0.30
5Y Avg
0.33
Market Cap
$1.31B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.57
TTM Avg
2.33
3Y Avg
3.26
5Y Avg
5.45
Market Cap
$1.35B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.49
TTM Avg
1.23
3Y Avg
1.12
5Y Avg
1.13
Market Cap
$2.13B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.41
TTM Avg
0.26
3Y Avg
0.24
5Y Avg
0.30
Market Cap
$2.21B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.39
TTM Avg
1.40
3Y Avg
1.41
5Y Avg
1.34
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) | $234.82M | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.29 |
| Studio City International Holdings Limited (MSC)vs › | $48.15M | 0.72 | 0.78 | 1.44 | 1.94 |
| Betterware de Mexico, S.A.P.I. de C.V. (BWMX)vs › | $614.52M | 0.57 | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.59 |
| Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs › | $625.39M | 0.39 | 0.33 | 0.30 | 0.33 |
| Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs › | $1.16B | 1.50 | 1.44 | 1.27 | 1.28 |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs › | $1.31B | 0.57 | 2.33 | 3.26 | 5.45 |
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)vs › | $1.35B | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.12 | 1.13 |
| Kohl's Corporation (KSS)vs › | $2.13B | 0.41 | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.30 |
| The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)vs › | $2.21B | 1.39 | 1.40 | 1.41 | 1.34 |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $2.33B | 0.85 | 0.87 | 0.63 | 0.48 |
Quick Ratio
0.21
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.30
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | 0.21 |
| 2026-05-05 | 0.20 |
| 2026-02-03 | 0.19 |
| 2025-11-04 | 0.22 |
| 2025-08-05 | 0.22 |
| 2025-05-06 | 0.17 |
| 2025-02-04 | 0.13 |
| 2024-11-05 | 0.19 |
| 2024-08-06 | 0.14 |
| 2024-05-05 | 0.24 |
| 2024-01-31 | 0.23 |
| 2023-10-29 | 0.27 |
| 2023-07-30 | 0.39 |
| 2023-04-30 | 0.39 |
| 2023-01-31 | 0.57 |
| 2022-10-30 | 0.46 |
| 2022-07-31 | 0.41 |
| 2022-05-01 | 0.56 |
| 2022-01-31 | 0.34 |
| 2021-10-31 | 0.38 |
| 2021-08-01 | 0.56 |
| 2021-05-02 | 0.32 |
| 2021-01-31 | 0.35 |
| 2020-11-01 | 0.23 |
| 2020-08-02 | 0.83 |
| 2020-05-03 | 0.62 |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.15 |
| 2019-11-03 | 0.14 |
| 2019-08-04 | 0.20 |
| 2019-05-05 | 0.17 |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.26 |
| 2018-11-04 | 0.33 |
| 2018-08-05 | 0.36 |
| 2018-05-06 | 0.31 |
| 2018-01-31 | 0.32 |
| 2017-10-29 | 0.26 |
| 2017-07-30 | 0.32 |
| 2017-04-30 | 0.29 |
| 2017-01-31 | 0.30 |
| 2016-10-30 | 0.24 |
| 2016-07-31 | 0.32 |
| 2016-05-01 | 0.38 |
| 2016-01-31 | 0.58 |
| 2015-11-01 | 0.52 |
| 2015-08-02 | 0.55 |
| 2015-05-03 | 1.05 |
| 2015-01-31 | 0.99 |
| 2014-11-02 | 0.83 |
| 2014-07-31 | 0.95 |
| 2014-04-30 | 0.85 |
| 2014-01-31 | 0.74 |
| 2013-10-31 | 0.00 |
| 2013-08-04 | 0.00 |
| 2013-05-04 | 0.00 |
| 2012-07-31 | 0.96 |
| 2012-04-30 | 1.01 |
| 2011-07-31 | 0.98 |
| 2011-04-30 | 1.00 |
| 2010-07-31 | 0.00 |
| 2010-04-30 | 0.00 |
