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 0.50 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.53, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.43–0.69).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 4.92% below its 12-month average of 0.53.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-05-31): 0.50.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.51
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.92%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-0.49%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-5.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-5.69%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-5.40%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-2.33%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.88
median of 158 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-43.03%
vs the sector median at left
PriceSmart, Inc.
Market Cap
$5.31B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.50
TTM Avg
0.53
3Y Avg
0.50
5Y Avg
0.53
Market Cap
$5.30B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.52
TTM Avg
1.11
3Y Avg
1.12
5Y Avg
1.18
Market Cap
$5.27B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.71
TTM Avg
0.65
3Y Avg
0.59
5Y Avg
0.94
Market Cap
$5.67B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.33
TTM Avg
0.31
3Y Avg
0.28
5Y Avg
0.29
Market Cap
$4.70B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.71
TTM Avg
0.96
3Y Avg
0.98
5Y Avg
1.07
Market Cap
$6.06B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.82
TTM Avg
1.84
3Y Avg
1.67
5Y Avg
1.65
Market Cap
$4.54B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.31
TTM Avg
1.27
3Y Avg
1.34
5Y Avg
1.63
Market Cap
$6.08B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.43
TTM Avg
0.46
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.53
Market Cap
$6.44B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.39
TTM Avg
0.31
3Y Avg
0.30
5Y Avg
0.29
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) | $5.31B | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.53 |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (OLLI)vs › | $5.30B | 0.52 | 1.11 | 1.12 | 1.18 |
| Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)vs › | $5.27B | 0.71 | 0.65 | 0.59 | 0.94 |
| Campbell Soup Company (CPB)vs › | $5.67B | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.29 |
| Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (REYN)vs › | $4.70B | 0.71 | 0.96 | 0.98 | 1.07 |
| e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (ELF)vs › | $6.06B | 1.82 | 1.84 | 1.67 | 1.65 |
| The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)vs › | $4.54B | 1.31 | 1.27 | 1.34 | 1.63 |
| Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM)vs › | $6.08B | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.53 |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $6.44B | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW)vs › | $6.59B | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.67 | 0.89 |
Quick Ratio
0.50
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.21
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 0.50 |
| 2026-02-28 | 0.52 |
| 2025-11-30 | 0.55 |
| 2025-08-31 | 0.57 |
| 2025-05-31 | 0.50 |
| 2025-02-28 | 0.46 |
| 2024-11-30 | 0.43 |
| 2024-08-31 | 0.45 |
| 2024-05-31 | 0.44 |
| 2024-02-29 | 0.49 |
| 2023-11-30 | 0.50 |
| 2023-08-31 | 0.64 |
| 2023-05-31 | 0.69 |
| 2023-02-28 | 0.66 |
| 2022-11-30 | 0.56 |
| 2022-08-31 | 0.53 |
| 2022-05-31 | 0.50 |
| 2022-02-28 | 0.48 |
| 2021-11-30 | 0.47 |
| 2021-08-31 | 0.58 |
| 2021-05-31 | 0.63 |
| 2021-02-28 | 0.61 |
| 2020-11-30 | 0.60 |
| 2020-08-31 | 0.69 |
| 2020-05-31 | 0.68 |
| 2020-02-29 | 0.48 |
| 2019-11-30 | 0.39 |
| 2019-08-31 | 0.39 |
| 2019-05-31 | 0.45 |
| 2019-02-28 | 0.42 |
| 2018-11-30 | 0.38 |
| 2018-08-31 | 0.48 |
| 2018-05-31 | 0.49 |
| 2018-02-28 | 0.54 |
| 2017-11-30 | 0.44 |
| 2017-08-31 | 0.55 |
| 2017-05-31 | 0.66 |
| 2017-02-28 | 0.57 |
| 2016-11-30 | 0.55 |
| 2016-08-31 | 0.62 |
| 2016-05-31 | 0.65 |
| 2016-02-29 | 0.62 |
| 2015-11-30 | 0.51 |
| 2015-08-31 | 0.58 |
| 2015-05-31 | 0.59 |
| 2015-02-28 | 0.49 |
| 2014-11-30 | 0.43 |
| 2014-08-31 | 0.58 |
| 2014-05-31 | 0.56 |
| 2014-02-28 | 0.39 |
| 2013-11-30 | 0.38 |
| 2013-08-31 | 0.58 |
| 2013-05-31 | 0.52 |
| 2013-02-28 | 0.55 |
| 2012-11-30 | 0.48 |
| 2012-08-31 | 0.58 |
| 2012-05-31 | 0.62 |
| 2012-02-29 | 0.58 |
| 2011-11-30 | 0.44 |
| 2011-08-31 | 0.53 |
| 2011-05-31 | 0.52 |
| 2011-02-28 | 0.52 |
| 2010-11-30 | 0.43 |
| 2010-08-31 | 0.59 |
| 2010-05-31 | 0.48 |
| 2010-02-28 | 0.52 |
| 2009-11-30 | 0.41 |
| 2009-08-31 | 0.49 |
| 2009-05-31 | 0.46 |
| 2009-02-28 | 0.44 |
| 2008-11-30 | 0.34 |
| 2008-08-31 | 0.51 |
| 2008-05-31 | 0.38 |
| 2008-02-29 | 0.33 |
| 2007-11-30 | 0.35 |
| 2007-08-31 | 0.45 |
| 2007-05-31 | 0.34 |
| 2007-02-28 | 0.49 |
| 2006-11-30 | 0.37 |
| 2006-08-31 | 0.60 |
| 2006-05-31 | 0.75 |
| 2006-02-28 | 0.74 |
| 2005-11-30 | 0.44 |
| 2005-08-31 | 0.55 |
| 2005-05-31 | 0.57 |
| 2005-02-28 | 0.71 |
| 2004-11-30 | 0.26 |
| 2004-08-31 | 0.41 |
| 2004-05-31 | 0.22 |
| 2004-02-29 | 0.29 |
| 2003-11-30 | 0.27 |
| 2003-08-31 | 0.28 |
| 2003-05-31 | 0.36 |
| 2003-02-28 | 0.37 |
| 2002-11-30 | 0.40 |
| 2002-08-31 | 0.43 |
