Acid Test Ratio Calculator
Calculate your Acid-Test Ratio (Quick Ratio) to instantly evaluate your company's most liquid assets against its short-term liabilities. Free business tool.
Acid Test Ratio Calculator
Calculate your Acid-Test Ratio (Quick Ratio) to instantly evaluate your company's most liquid assets against its short-term liabilities. Free business tool.
How to Use Acid Test Ratio Calculator in 3 Easy Steps
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Step 1
Input your highly liquid assets: Cash, Marketable Securities, and Receivables.
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Step 2
Define your total Current Liabilities (debts due within one year).
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Step 3
Use the advanced toggle to factor in uncollectable debts or debt covenant thresholds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, they are identical. Both terms are used interchangeably in accounting and finance to describe the liquidity ratio that excludes inventory.
This is a major risk. For an accurate Acid-Test Ratio, you must subtract the "Allowance for Doubtful Accounts" from your gross Accounts Receivable before calculation.
Yes. A ratio that is excessively high (e.g., 4.0) indicates that the firm is hoarding cash rather than reinvesting it into growth initiatives, R&D, or returning it to shareholders.