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 1.32 is 55% below its 5-year average of 2.95, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.70–18.94).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 15.82% above its 12-month average of 1.14.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.32
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.14
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.06
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
2.95
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.30
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.88
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
2.81
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+15.82%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+24.71%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-55.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+1.83%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-29.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-53.03%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.12
median of 112 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+18.03%
vs the sector median at left
Plug Power Inc.
Market Cap
$3.03B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.32
TTM Avg
1.14
3Y Avg
1.06
5Y Avg
2.95
Market Cap
$2.88B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
9.73
TTM Avg
6.54
3Y Avg
4.77
5Y Avg
3.56
Market Cap
$2.77B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
4.78
3Y Avg
4.67
5Y Avg
3.44
Market Cap
$2.35B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.12
TTM Avg
0.91
3Y Avg
0.77
5Y Avg
0.94
Market Cap
$2.33B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.42
TTM Avg
1.69
3Y Avg
1.92
5Y Avg
1.93
Market Cap
$2.00B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.88
TTM Avg
1.79
3Y Avg
1.68
5Y Avg
1.63
Market Cap
$1.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.04
TTM Avg
2.24
3Y Avg
2.02
5Y Avg
2.13
Market Cap
$4.24B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
1.25
3Y Avg
1.34
5Y Avg
1.40
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) | $3.03B | 1.32 | 1.14 | 1.06 | 2.95 |
| Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK)vs › | $2.88B | 9.73 | 6.54 | 4.77 | 3.56 |
| NuScale Power Corporation (SMR)vs › | $2.77B | N/A | 4.78 | 4.67 | 3.44 |
| Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)vs › | $2.35B | 1.12 | 0.91 | 0.77 | 0.94 |
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)vs › | $2.33B | 1.42 | 1.69 | 1.92 | 1.93 |
| Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)vs › | $2.00B | 1.88 | 1.79 | 1.68 | 1.63 |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC)vs › | $1.94B | 2.04 | 2.24 | 2.02 | 2.13 |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM)vs › | $4.24B | N/A | 1.25 | 1.34 | 1.40 |
| Allient Inc. (ALNT)vs › | $1.58B | 1.95 | 2.14 | 1.75 | 1.60 |
| FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL)vs › | $1.52B | 7.20 | 4.92 | 5.37 | 5.61 |
Quick Ratio
1.32
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.32
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 | 1.32 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.40 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.46 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.70 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.82 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.07 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.95 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.91 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.87 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.31 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.07 |
| 2023-03-31 | 3.25 |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.19 |
| 2022-09-30 | 5.23 |
| 2022-06-30 | 8.10 |
| 2022-03-31 | 10.51 |
| 2021-12-31 | 9.94 |
| 2021-09-30 | 16.89 |
| 2021-06-30 | 18.94 |
| 2021-03-31 | 25.59 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.55 |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.44 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.34 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.21 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.49 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.92 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.78 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.14 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.60 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.69 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.87 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.61 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.86 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.65 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.26 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.86 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.35 |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.31 |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.34 |
| 2015-06-30 | 5.16 |
| 2015-03-31 | 6.59 |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.54 |
| 2014-09-30 | 8.12 |
| 2014-06-30 | 9.76 |
| 2014-03-31 | 6.16 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.38 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.23 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.84 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.16 |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.32 |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.50 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.45 |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.52 |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.38 |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.62 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.87 |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.28 |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.53 |
| 2010-03-31 | 1.66 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.73 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.90 |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.91 |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.00 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.98 |
| 2008-09-30 | 6.87 |
| 2008-06-30 | 8.71 |
| 2008-03-31 | 11.01 |
| 2007-12-31 | 11.60 |
| 2007-09-30 | 14.25 |
| 2007-06-30 | 18.37 |
| 2007-03-31 | 30.70 |
| 2006-12-31 | 22.29 |
| 2006-09-30 | 34.52 |
| 2006-06-30 | 32.24 |
| 2006-03-31 | 10.01 |
| 2005-12-31 | 9.93 |
| 2005-09-30 | 12.04 |
| 2005-06-30 | 5.14 |
| 2005-03-31 | 5.94 |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.56 |
| 2004-09-30 | 7.04 |
| 2004-06-30 | 7.95 |
| 2004-03-31 | 8.57 |
| 2003-12-31 | 9.79 |
| 2003-09-30 | 5.62 |
| 2003-06-30 | 7.37 |
| 2003-03-31 | 7.08 |
| 2002-12-31 | 6.35 |
| 2002-09-30 | 8.20 |