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 1.16 is 17% below its 5-year average of 1.40, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.84–1.57).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 17.08% below its 12-month average of 1.40.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.16
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.40
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.44
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.40
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.40
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.50
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.51
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-17.08%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-19.10%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-17.08%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-17.05%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-22.31%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-22.88%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
1.20
median of 41 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-2.97%
vs the sector median at left
RPM International Inc.
Market Cap
$14.12B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.16
TTM Avg
1.40
3Y Avg
1.44
5Y Avg
1.40
Market Cap
$14.47B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.22
TTM Avg
1.15
3Y Avg
1.07
5Y Avg
1.13
Market Cap
$13.20B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.92
TTM Avg
0.86
3Y Avg
0.85
5Y Avg
0.92
Market Cap
$15.47B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
0.60
3Y Avg
0.54
5Y Avg
0.55
Market Cap
$15.65B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.35
TTM Avg
1.38
3Y Avg
1.19
5Y Avg
1.03
Market Cap
$10.09B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
8.56
TTM Avg
6.15
3Y Avg
8.63
5Y Avg
11.27
Market Cap
$18.39B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
4.32
TTM Avg
2.82
3Y Avg
3.07
5Y Avg
2.50
Market Cap
$9.55B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.08
TTM Avg
1.09
3Y Avg
1.12
5Y Avg
1.12
Market Cap
$18.74B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.82
TTM Avg
1.40
3Y Avg
1.73
5Y Avg
1.93
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPM International Inc. (RPM) | $14.12B | 1.16 | 1.40 | 1.44 | 1.40 |
| Masco Corporation (MAS)vs › | $14.47B | 1.22 | 1.15 | 1.07 | 1.13 |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $13.20B | 0.92 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.92 |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $15.47B | 0.68 | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.55 |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $15.65B | 1.35 | 1.38 | 1.19 | 1.03 |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs › | $10.09B | 8.56 | 6.15 | 8.63 | 11.27 |
| CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)vs › | $18.39B | 4.32 | 2.82 | 3.07 | 2.50 |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $9.55B | 1.08 | 1.09 | 1.12 | 1.12 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $18.74B | 1.82 | 1.40 | 1.73 | 1.93 |
| First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG)vs › | $9.11B | 2.38 | 2.27 | 2.10 | 2.26 |
Quick Ratio
1.16
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.68
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 | 1.16 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1.44 |
| 2025-11-30 | 1.45 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1.51 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1.45 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1.38 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1.46 |
| 2024-08-31 | 1.48 |
| 2024-05-31 | 1.32 |
| 2024-02-29 | 1.39 |
| 2023-11-30 | 1.45 |
| 2023-08-31 | 1.57 |
| 2023-05-31 | 1.37 |
| 2023-02-28 | 1.55 |
| 2022-11-30 | 1.49 |
| 2022-08-31 | 1.18 |
| 2022-05-31 | 0.96 |
| 2022-02-28 | 0.84 |
| 2021-11-30 | 1.16 |
| 2021-08-31 | 1.47 |
| 2021-05-31 | 1.38 |
| 2021-02-28 | 1.41 |
| 2020-11-30 | 1.43 |
| 2020-08-31 | 1.53 |
| 2020-05-31 | 1.47 |
| 2020-02-29 | 1.46 |
| 2019-11-30 | 1.50 |
| 2019-08-31 | 1.04 |
| 2019-05-31 | 1.09 |
| 2019-02-28 | 1.09 |
| 2018-11-30 | 1.15 |
| 2018-08-31 | 1.80 |
| 2018-05-31 | 1.63 |
| 2018-02-28 | 1.55 |
| 2017-11-30 | 1.42 |
| 2017-08-31 | 1.38 |
| 2017-05-31 | 1.30 |
| 2017-02-28 | 0.99 |
| 2016-11-30 | 1.44 |
| 2016-08-31 | 1.55 |
| 2016-05-31 | 1.45 |
| 2016-02-29 | 1.52 |
| 2015-11-30 | 1.76 |
| 2015-08-31 | 1.73 |
| 2015-05-31 | 1.58 |
| 2015-02-28 | 1.52 |
| 2014-11-30 | 1.52 |
| 2014-08-31 | 1.87 |
| 2014-05-31 | 1.55 |
| 2014-02-28 | 1.62 |
| 2013-11-30 | 1.66 |
| 2013-08-31 | 1.68 |
| 2013-05-31 | 1.44 |
| 2013-02-28 | 1.59 |
| 2012-11-30 | 1.79 |
| 2012-08-31 | 1.80 |
| 2012-05-31 | 1.74 |
| 2012-02-29 | 1.87 |
| 2011-11-30 | 1.85 |
| 2011-08-31 | 1.99 |
| 2011-05-31 | 1.91 |
| 2011-02-28 | 1.75 |
| 2010-11-30 | 1.81 |
| 2010-08-31 | 1.79 |
| 2010-05-31 | 1.68 |
| 2010-02-28 | 1.60 |
| 2009-11-30 | 1.80 |
| 2009-08-31 | 1.36 |
| 2009-05-31 | 1.35 |
| 2009-02-28 | 1.26 |
| 2008-11-30 | 1.27 |
| 2008-08-31 | 1.66 |
| 2008-05-31 | 1.55 |
| 2008-02-29 | 1.60 |
| 2007-11-30 | 1.42 |
| 2007-08-31 | 1.41 |
| 2007-05-31 | 1.31 |
| 2007-02-28 | 1.45 |
| 2006-11-30 | 1.49 |
| 2006-08-31 | 1.46 |
| 2006-05-31 | 1.36 |
| 2006-02-28 | 1.45 |
| 2005-11-30 | 1.55 |
| 2005-08-31 | 1.53 |
| 2005-05-31 | 1.63 |
| 2005-02-28 | 1.84 |
| 2004-11-30 | 1.89 |
| 2004-08-31 | 1.04 |
| 2004-05-31 | 1.48 |
| 2004-02-29 | 1.61 |
| 2003-11-30 | 1.70 |
| 2003-08-31 | 1.70 |
| 2003-05-31 | 1.58 |
| 2003-02-28 | 1.66 |
| 2002-11-30 | 1.68 |
| 2002-08-31 | 1.66 |