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 1.03 is 14% below its 5-year average of 1.20, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.98–1.43).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 16.64% below its 12-month average of 1.24.
Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.03
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.24
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.19
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.20
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
-16.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-13.78%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-14.04%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
1.06
median of 103 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-2.81%
vs the sector median at left
Vertiv Holdings Co
Market Cap
$105.84B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.03
TTM Avg
1.24
3Y Avg
1.19
5Y Avg
1.20
Market Cap
$105.93B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.76
TTM Avg
0.90
3Y Avg
0.84
5Y Avg
0.95
Market Cap
$105.40B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.96
TTM Avg
0.85
3Y Avg
0.90
5Y Avg
0.94
Market Cap
$101.28B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.05
TTM Avg
1.18
3Y Avg
1.34
5Y Avg
1.42
Market Cap
$113.79B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
1.59
TTM Avg
1.04
3Y Avg
1.00
5Y Avg
1.06
Market Cap
$91.14B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.87
TTM Avg
0.79
3Y Avg
0.80
5Y Avg
0.81
Market Cap
$88.89B
Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
0.68
TTM Avg
1.02
3Y Avg
1.32
5Y Avg
1.25
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT) | $105.84B | 1.03 | 1.24 | 1.19 | 1.20 |
| Trane Technologies plc (TT)vs › | $105.93B | 0.76 | 0.90 | 0.84 | 0.95 |
| General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vs › | $105.40B | 0.96 | 0.85 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
| Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR)vs › | $101.28B | 1.05 | 1.18 | 1.34 | 1.42 |
| Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM)vs › | $113.79B | 1.59 | 1.04 | 1.00 | 1.06 |
| 3M Company (MMM)vs › | $94.31B | 0.91 | 1.21 | 1.05 | 1.12 |
| CSX Corporation (CSX)vs › | $93.61B | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.94 | 1.23 |
| Waste Management, Inc. (WM)vs › | $91.14B | 0.87 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.81 |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs › | $88.89B | 0.68 | 1.02 | 1.32 | 1.25 |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs › | $88.84B | N/A | 1.17 | 1.14 | 1.18 |
Quick Ratio
1.03
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.38
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 | 1.03 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.15 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.43 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1.35 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.28 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.02 |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.00 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.35 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.28 |
| 2023-06-30 | 1.20 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.24 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.23 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.18 |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.11 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.02 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.39 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.34 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.31 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.11 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.20 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.18 |
| 2019-12-31 | 52.56 |
| 2019-09-30 | 0.44 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.01 |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.46 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.96 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.96 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.13 |
| 2017-12-31 | 19.59 |
