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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Calculator

(Cash + Marketable Sec. + AR) / Current Liabilities.

Compute the quick ratio (acid-test) — a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory: (cash + marketable securities + accounts receivable) / current liabilities. > 1 suggests adequate liquidity without relying on inventory sales.

Nadia Almasri By Nadia Almasri
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Formula

Quick ratio = (Cash + Marketable Sec. + AR) / Current Liabilities

In depth

Compute the quick ratio (acid-test) — a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory: (cash + marketable securities + accounts receivable) / current liabilities. > 1 suggests adequate liquidity without relying on inventory sales.