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What is the 'Acid-Test Ratio'. The acid-test ratio is a strong indicator of whether a firm has sufficient short-term assets to cover its immediate liabilities. Commonly known as the quick ratio, this metric is more robust than the current ratio, also known as the working capital ratio, since it ignores illiquid assets such as inventory. Calculated by:
The ideal quick ratio is right around 1:1. This means you have just enough current assets to cover your existing amount of near-term debt. A higher ratio is safer than a lower one because you have excess cash. The drawback of maintaining a high quick ratio is that you may not be making effective use of your cash to grow your business.