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 6.55 is in line with its 5-year average of 6.10, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.35–7.49).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 1.85% above its 12-month average of 6.43.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 6.55.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
6.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
6.43
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
6.43
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
6.10
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
6.68
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
8.29
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
8.84
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.85%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.86%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+7.36%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-1.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-20.96%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-25.90%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.88
median of 158 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+644.61%
vs the sector median at left
United-Guardian, Inc.
Market Cap
$32.99M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
6.55
TTM Avg
6.43
3Y Avg
6.43
5Y Avg
6.10
Market Cap
$37.51M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.44
TTM Avg
0.30
3Y Avg
0.21
5Y Avg
0.21
Market Cap
$26.40M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.05
TTM Avg
0.10
3Y Avg
0.18
5Y Avg
1.37
Market Cap
$22.78M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.75
TTM Avg
1.51
3Y Avg
1.48
5Y Avg
1.81
Market Cap
$46.60M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.32
TTM Avg
0.67
3Y Avg
0.89
5Y Avg
0.94
Market Cap
$48.30M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
N/A
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$16.51M
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.91
TTM Avg
2.19
3Y Avg
1.64
5Y Avg
1.30
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United-Guardian, Inc. (UG) | $32.99M | 6.55 | 6.43 | 6.43 | 6.10 |
| VenHub Global, Inc. Common Stock (VHUB)vs › | $37.51M | 0.44 | 0.30 | 0.21 | 0.21 |
| Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS)vs › | $26.40M | 0.05 | 0.10 | 0.18 | 1.37 |
| RYTHM, Inc. (RYM)vs › | $43.07M | 0.56 | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.85 |
| Coffee Holding Co., Inc. (JVA)vs › | $22.78M | 1.75 | 1.51 | 1.48 | 1.81 |
| The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (HAIN)vs › | $46.60M | 0.32 | 0.67 | 0.89 | 0.94 |
| Sow Good Inc. (SOWG)vs › | $47.28M | 0.07 | 0.59 | 0.71 | 2.49 |
| Air Water Ventures Limited (WATR)vs › | $48.30M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Epsium Enterprise Limited Ordinary Shares (EPSM)vs › | $16.51M | 1.91 | 2.19 | 1.64 | 1.30 |
| Big Tree Cloud Holdings Limited (DSY)vs › | $16.44M | 1.51 | 0.63 | 0.73 | 0.73 |
Quick Ratio
6.55
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
7.31
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) |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 6.55 |
| 2026-03-31 | 7.15 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6.41 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6.16 |
| 2025-06-30 | 5.90 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5.29 |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.86 |
| 2024-09-30 | 6.02 |
| 2024-06-30 | 6.99 |
| 2024-03-31 | 5.99 |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.19 |
| 2023-09-30 | 7.05 |
| 2023-06-30 | 7.08 |
| 2023-03-31 | 4.57 |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.04 |
| 2022-09-30 | 5.16 |
| 2022-06-30 | 4.71 |
| 2022-03-31 | 5.38 |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.35 |
| 2021-09-30 | 6.84 |
| 2021-06-30 | 7.49 |
| 2021-03-31 | 7.21 |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.95 |
| 2020-09-30 | 8.71 |
| 2020-06-30 | 5.23 |
| 2020-03-31 | 7.11 |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.71 |
| 2019-09-30 | 7.47 |
| 2019-06-30 | 6.52 |
| 2019-03-31 | 7.58 |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.47 |
| 2018-09-30 | 9.42 |
| 2018-06-30 | 5.82 |
| 2018-03-31 | 6.28 |
| 2017-12-31 | 7.39 |
| 2017-09-30 | 9.07 |
| 2017-06-30 | 10.09 |
| 2017-03-31 | 9.16 |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.15 |
| 2016-09-30 | 9.83 |
| 2016-06-30 | 10.23 |
| 2016-03-31 | 8.49 |
| 2015-12-31 | 13.38 |
| 2015-09-30 | 10.78 |
| 2015-06-30 | 10.71 |
| 2015-03-31 | 9.34 |
| 2014-12-31 | 13.77 |
| 2014-09-30 | 14.10 |
| 2014-06-30 | 10.75 |
| 2014-03-31 | 8.62 |
| 2013-12-31 | 10.20 |
| 2013-09-30 | 14.28 |
| 2013-06-30 | 9.74 |
| 2013-03-31 | 8.34 |
| 2012-12-31 | 13.75 |
| 2012-09-30 | 15.68 |
| 2012-06-30 | 11.08 |
| 2012-03-31 | 10.11 |
| 2011-12-31 | 11.61 |
| 2011-09-30 | 10.70 |
| 2011-06-30 | 8.10 |
| 2011-03-31 | 8.81 |
| 2010-12-31 | 11.20 |
| 2010-09-30 | 14.49 |
| 2010-06-30 | 7.11 |
| 2010-03-31 | 8.67 |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.65 |
| 2009-09-30 | 12.22 |
| 2009-06-30 | 11.13 |
| 2009-03-31 | 8.96 |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.67 |
| 2008-09-30 | 12.11 |
| 2008-06-30 | 9.93 |
| 2008-03-31 | 8.80 |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.18 |
| 2007-09-30 | 13.45 |
| 2007-06-30 | 11.22 |
| 2007-03-31 | 9.58 |
| 2006-12-31 | 6.63 |
| 2006-09-30 | 16.85 |
| 2006-06-30 | 14.56 |
| 2006-03-31 | 11.85 |
| 2005-12-31 | 7.68 |
| 2005-09-30 | 22.04 |
| 2005-06-30 | 15.94 |
| 2005-03-31 | 11.89 |
| 2004-12-31 | 8.28 |
| 2004-09-30 | 6.93 |
| 2004-06-30 | 12.77 |
| 2004-03-31 | 9.38 |
| 2003-12-31 | 8.51 |
| 2003-09-30 | 17.95 |
| 2003-06-30 | 18.45 |
| 2003-03-31 | 10.40 |
| 2002-12-31 | 9.35 |
| 2002-09-30 | 12.76 |