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 0.59 is 61% below its 5-year average of 1.52, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.01–4.80).
As of the fiscal period ended Wednesday, December 31, 2025. 101.63% above its 12-month average of 0.29.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2025 (2025-12-31): 0.59.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.59
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.29
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.29
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.52
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+101.63%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+101.63%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-61.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.37
median of 479 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-57.05%
vs the sector median at left
SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company
Market Cap
$230042.00
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.59
TTM Avg
0.29
3Y Avg
0.29
5Y Avg
1.52
Market Cap
$369935.00
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.50
TTM Avg
0.69
3Y Avg
4.08
5Y Avg
3.23
Market Cap
$63275.00
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.44
TTM Avg
0.31
3Y Avg
0.33
5Y Avg
0.33
Market Cap
$58133.00
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
47.55
TTM Avg
9.62
3Y Avg
5.87
5Y Avg
3.94
Market Cap
$49451.00
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.53
TTM Avg
1.42
3Y Avg
1.53
5Y Avg
1.53
Market Cap
$45148.00
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.14
TTM Avg
1.00
3Y Avg
1.08
5Y Avg
1.15
Market Cap
$418073.00
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.88
TTM Avg
2.19
3Y Avg
2.85
5Y Avg
3.75
Market Cap
$29447.00
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.00
TTM Avg
0.90
3Y Avg
1.09
5Y Avg
1.13
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company (SMX) | $230042.00 | 0.59 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 1.52 |
| C3is Inc. (CISS)vs › | $243943.00 | 1.57 | 3.33 | 2.01 | 2.30 |
| Icon Energy Corp. (ICON)vs › | $369935.00 | 1.50 | 0.69 | 4.08 | 3.23 |
| Intercont (Cayman) Limited Ordinary shares (NCT)vs › | $63275.00 | 0.44 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. (CTNT)vs › | $58133.00 | 47.55 | 9.62 | 5.87 | 3.94 |
| Linkers Industries Limited (LNKS)vs › | $49451.00 | 3.53 | 1.42 | 1.53 | 1.53 |
| Founder Group Limited (FGL)vs › | $45148.00 | 1.14 | 1.00 | 1.08 | 1.15 |
| Singularity Future Technology Ltd. (SGLY)vs › | $418073.00 | 1.88 | 2.19 | 2.85 | 3.75 |
| Freight Technologies, Inc. (FRGT)vs › | $29447.00 | 1.00 | 0.90 | 1.09 | 1.13 |
| Li Bang International Corporation Inc. Ordinary Shares (LBGJ)vs › | $1780.00 | 1.07 | 0.96 | 0.82 | 0.72 |
Quick Ratio
0.59
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.59
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) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.08 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.21 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.20 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.91 |
| 2022-03-31 | 3.51 |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.80 |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.01 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.04 |
| 2021-01-31 | 4.80 |
