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 0.94 is 17% below its 5-year average of 1.13, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.90–1.37).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, May 2, 2026. 2.59% below its 12-month average of 0.96.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.94
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.96
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.05
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.13
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.98
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.84
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.75
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.59%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.66%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-17.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-4.97%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+11.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+24.47%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.95
median of 86 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-1.56%
vs the sector median at left
Ross Stores, Inc.
Market Cap
$76.63B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.94
TTM Avg
0.96
3Y Avg
1.05
5Y Avg
1.13
Market Cap
$74.74B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.01
TTM Avg
0.99
3Y Avg
0.96
5Y Avg
0.94
Market Cap
$78.73B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.16
TTM Avg
0.15
3Y Avg
0.21
5Y Avg
0.37
Market Cap
$73.98B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
10.81
TTM Avg
5.75
3Y Avg
3.27
5Y Avg
2.62
Market Cap
$72.43B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.12
TTM Avg
0.10
3Y Avg
0.11
5Y Avg
0.12
Market Cap
$91.33B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.15
TTM Avg
1.17
3Y Avg
1.21
5Y Avg
1.28
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $76.63B | 0.94 | 0.96 | 1.05 | 1.13 |
| General Motors Company (GM)vs › | $74.74B | 1.01 | 0.99 | 0.96 | 0.94 |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)vs › | $78.73B | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 0.37 |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $73.98B | 10.81 | 5.75 | 3.27 | 2.62 |
| O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY)vs › | $72.43B | 0.12 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $83.74B | 1.38 | 1.53 | 1.65 | 1.71 |
| Carvana Co. (CVNA)vs › | $66.31B | 2.73 | 2.58 | 1.91 | 1.69 |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)vs › | $91.33B | 1.15 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 1.28 |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE)vs › | $61.71B | 1.36 | 1.43 | 1.59 | 1.70 |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $60.03B | 1.57 | 1.52 | 1.57 | 1.72 |
Quick Ratio
0.94
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.58
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | 0.94 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1.04 |
| 2025-11-01 | 0.90 |
| 2025-08-02 | 0.98 |
| 2025-05-03 | 0.95 |
| 2025-01-31 | 1.09 |
| 2024-11-02 | 0.98 |
| 2024-08-03 | 1.05 |
| 2024-05-04 | 1.03 |
| 2024-01-31 | 1.24 |
| 2023-10-28 | 1.11 |
| 2023-07-29 | 1.25 |
| 2023-04-29 | 1.27 |
| 2023-01-31 | 1.34 |
| 2022-10-29 | 1.23 |
| 2022-07-30 | 1.17 |
| 2022-04-30 | 1.16 |
| 2022-01-31 | 1.24 |
| 2021-10-30 | 1.25 |
| 2021-07-31 | 1.37 |
| 2021-05-01 | 1.33 |
| 2021-01-31 | 1.31 |
| 2020-10-31 | 1.24 |
| 2020-08-01 | 1.34 |
| 2020-05-02 | 1.08 |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.59 |
| 2019-11-02 | 0.50 |
| 2019-08-03 | 0.63 |
| 2019-05-04 | 0.64 |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.82 |
| 2018-11-03 | 0.73 |
| 2018-08-04 | 0.85 |
| 2018-05-05 | 0.74 |
| 2018-01-31 | 0.78 |
| 2017-10-28 | 0.68 |
| 2017-07-29 | 0.76 |
| 2017-04-29 | 0.76 |
| 2017-01-31 | 0.74 |
| 2016-10-29 | 0.59 |
| 2016-07-30 | 0.66 |
| 2016-04-30 | 0.65 |
| 2016-01-31 | 0.59 |
| 2015-10-31 | 0.42 |
| 2015-08-01 | 0.51 |
| 2015-05-02 | 0.54 |
| 2015-01-31 | 0.54 |
| 2014-11-01 | 0.46 |
| 2014-08-02 | 0.50 |
| 2014-05-03 | 0.52 |
| 2014-01-31 | 0.44 |
| 2013-11-02 | 0.41 |
| 2013-08-03 | 0.52 |
| 2013-05-04 | 0.63 |
| 2013-01-31 | 0.58 |
| 2012-10-27 | 0.55 |
| 2012-07-28 | 0.64 |
| 2012-04-28 | 0.67 |
| 2012-01-31 | 0.59 |
| 2011-10-29 | 0.57 |
| 2011-07-30 | 0.58 |
| 2011-04-30 | 0.67 |
| 2011-01-31 | 0.71 |
| 2010-10-30 | 0.69 |
| 2010-07-31 | 0.76 |
| 2010-05-01 | 0.77 |
| 2010-01-31 | 0.73 |
| 2009-10-31 | 0.58 |
| 2009-08-01 | 0.59 |
| 2009-05-02 | 0.54 |
| 2009-01-31 | 0.45 |
| 2008-11-01 | 0.33 |
| 2008-08-02 | 0.42 |
| 2008-05-03 | 0.42 |
| 2008-01-31 | 0.37 |
| 2007-11-03 | 0.29 |
| 2007-08-04 | 0.33 |
| 2007-05-05 | 0.34 |
| 2007-01-31 | 0.43 |
| 2006-10-28 | 0.22 |
| 2006-07-29 | 0.20 |
| 2006-04-29 | 0.32 |
| 2006-01-31 | 0.33 |
| 2005-10-29 | 0.28 |
| 2005-07-30 | 0.30 |
| 2005-04-30 | 0.38 |
| 2005-01-31 | 0.38 |
| 2004-10-30 | 0.21 |
| 2004-07-31 | 0.29 |
| 2004-05-01 | 0.38 |
| 2004-01-31 | 0.39 |
| 2003-11-01 | 0.24 |
| 2003-08-02 | 0.32 |
| 2003-05-03 | 0.30 |
| 2003-01-31 | 0.36 |
| 2002-11-02 | 0.26 |
| 2002-08-03 | 0.24 |
