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 0.56 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.56, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.41–0.70).
As of the fiscal period ended Saturday, August 1, 2026. 5.84% above its 12-month average of 0.53.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.56
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.53
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.56
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.67
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.69
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.65
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.04%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-0.09%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-16.45%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-19.24%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-13.88%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
0.88
median of 96 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-36.12%
vs the sector median at left
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Market Cap
$139.88B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.56
TTM Avg
0.53
3Y Avg
0.55
5Y Avg
0.56
Market Cap
$133.38B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.09
TTM Avg
1.32
3Y Avg
1.45
5Y Avg
1.91
Market Cap
$114.72B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.54
TTM Avg
0.54
3Y Avg
0.55
5Y Avg
0.67
Market Cap
$111.94B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.27
TTM Avg
0.17
3Y Avg
0.16
5Y Avg
0.18
Market Cap
$112.28B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
2.62
TTM Avg
2.33
3Y Avg
2.11
5Y Avg
1.99
Market Cap
$172.75B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
3.78
TTM Avg
3.84
3Y Avg
3.67
5Y Avg
3.41
Market Cap
$180.76B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.07
TTM Avg
1.06
3Y Avg
1.17
5Y Avg
1.24
Market Cap
$94.40B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.10
TTM Avg
1.17
3Y Avg
1.21
5Y Avg
1.28
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $139.88B | 0.56 | 0.53 | 0.55 | 0.56 |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)vs › | $133.38B | 1.09 | 1.32 | 1.45 | 1.91 |
| Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)vs › | $114.72B | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.67 |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)vs › | $111.94B | 0.27 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.18 |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD)vs › | $112.28B | 2.62 | 2.33 | 2.11 | 1.99 |
| Hermes International Societe en commandite par actions Unsponsored ADR (HESAY)vs › | $172.75B | 3.78 | 3.84 | 3.67 | 3.41 |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $101.05B | 1.41 | 1.53 | 1.65 | 1.71 |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD)vs › | $180.76B | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.17 | 1.24 |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)vs › | $94.40B | 1.10 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 1.28 |
| BYD Company Limited (BYDDY)vs › | $94.15B | 0.49 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.57 |
Quick Ratio
0.56
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.15
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | 0.56 |
| 2026-05-02 | 0.54 |
| 2026-01-31 | 0.59 |
| 2025-11-01 | 0.43 |
| 2025-08-02 | 0.52 |
| 2025-05-03 | 0.51 |
| 2025-01-31 | 0.60 |
| 2024-11-02 | 0.50 |
| 2024-08-03 | 0.60 |
| 2024-05-04 | 0.61 |
| 2024-01-31 | 0.64 |
| 2023-10-28 | 0.47 |
| 2023-07-29 | 0.56 |
| 2023-04-29 | 0.58 |
| 2023-01-31 | 0.64 |
| 2022-10-29 | 0.41 |
| 2022-07-30 | 0.47 |
| 2022-04-30 | 0.55 |
| 2022-01-31 | 0.70 |
| 2021-10-30 | 0.70 |
| 2021-07-31 | 0.83 |
| 2021-05-01 | 1.00 |
| 2021-01-31 | 1.06 |
| 2020-10-31 | 0.99 |
| 2020-08-01 | 1.02 |
| 2020-05-02 | 1.15 |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.56 |
| 2019-11-02 | 0.40 |
| 2019-08-03 | 0.48 |
| 2019-05-04 | 0.46 |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.70 |
| 2018-11-03 | 0.63 |
| 2018-08-04 | 0.77 |
| 2018-05-05 | 0.81 |
| 2018-01-31 | 0.84 |
| 2017-10-28 | 0.67 |
| 2017-07-29 | 0.80 |
| 2017-04-29 | 0.83 |
| 2017-01-31 | 0.86 |
| 2016-10-29 | 0.73 |
| 2016-07-30 | 0.68 |
| 2016-04-30 | 0.69 |
| 2016-01-31 | 0.70 |
| 2015-10-31 | 0.61 |
| 2015-08-01 | 0.73 |
| 2015-05-02 | 0.81 |
| 2015-01-31 | 0.85 |
| 2014-11-01 | 0.73 |
| 2014-08-02 | 0.84 |
| 2014-05-03 | 0.82 |
| 2014-01-31 | 0.88 |
| 2013-11-02 | 0.73 |
| 2013-08-03 | 0.80 |
| 2013-05-04 | 0.82 |
| 2013-01-31 | 0.72 |
| 2012-10-27 | 0.67 |
| 2012-07-28 | 0.72 |
| 2012-04-28 | 0.74 |
| 2012-01-31 | 0.71 |
| 2011-10-29 | 0.51 |
| 2011-07-30 | 0.52 |
| 2011-04-30 | 0.64 |
| 2011-01-31 | 0.74 |
| 2010-10-30 | 0.63 |
| 2010-07-31 | 0.69 |
| 2010-05-01 | 0.83 |
| 2010-01-31 | 0.78 |
| 2009-10-31 | 0.64 |
| 2009-08-01 | 0.65 |
| 2009-05-02 | 0.48 |
| 2009-01-31 | 0.36 |
| 2008-10-25 | 0.30 |
| 2008-07-26 | 0.36 |
| 2008-04-26 | 0.41 |
| 2008-01-31 | 0.45 |
| 2007-10-27 | 0.29 |
| 2007-07-28 | 0.37 |
| 2007-04-28 | 0.49 |
| 2007-01-31 | 0.49 |
| 2006-10-28 | 0.25 |
| 2006-07-29 | 0.27 |
| 2006-04-29 | 0.30 |
| 2006-01-31 | 0.34 |
| 2005-10-29 | 0.20 |
| 2005-07-30 | 0.20 |
| 2005-04-30 | 0.22 |
| 2005-01-31 | 0.25 |
| 2004-10-30 | 0.19 |
| 2004-07-31 | 0.23 |
| 2004-05-01 | 0.34 |
| 2004-01-31 | 0.30 |
| 2003-10-25 | 0.17 |
| 2003-07-26 | 0.17 |
| 2003-04-26 | 0.25 |
| 2003-01-31 | 0.43 |
| 2002-10-26 | 0.22 |