Rekenbox · 2026
Quick ratio calculator
Calculate your quick ratio: current assets less inventory against current liabilities. Or analyse every ratio.Your figures explained
Understand the number.
(Current assets − inventory) / current liabilities
Tests coverage without selling stock first. Receivable quality and due dates still matter.
Bar length shows absolute magnitude; negative values are red and retain their minus sign. A dash means unavailable.
KVK uses at least 1 as orientation. A high ratio may also reflect overdue receivables. KVK ↗
Three practical next steps
- Invoice promptly and follow up overdue balances.
- Schedule taxes and supplier payments weekly.
- Fund fixed assets with sufficiently long-term finance.
All ratios at a glance
No credit assessment or industry benchmark. Comparable years and reliable classification are needed for useful conclusions.
- Total assets
- €110,000.00
- Equity
- €50,000.00
- Current liabilities
- €30,000.00
- Non-current liabilities and provisions
- €30,000.00
- Balance difference
- €0.00
- Net profit
- €26,000.00
- Operating working capital excluding cash
- €10,000.00
Findings and points to check
- Add the previous financial year for indirect operating and free cash flow. Other ratios use closing balances without a trend.
- A dash means unavailable: a missing comparison year or a denominator of zero or less. It is not a zero result.
All financial ratios and formulas
| Ratio | 2026 | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Solvency: equity/assets | 45.45% | Equity / total assets × 100% |
| Equity-to-debt ratio | 83.33% | Equity / total liabilities × 100% |
| Debt ratio: liabilities/assets | 54.55% | Total liabilities / total assets × 100% |
| Current ratio | 1.67× | Current assets / current liabilities |
| Quick ratio | 1× | (Current assets − inventory) / current liabilities |
| Net working capital | €20,000.00 | Current assets − current liabilities |
| EBIT | €35,000.00 | Revenue − cost of sales − staff − other operating expenses − depreciation |
| EBITDA | €45,000.00 | EBIT + depreciation and amortisation |
| EBITDA margin | 18.75% | EBITDA / revenue × 100% |
| Gross profit margin | 58.33% | (Revenue − cost of sales) / revenue × 100% |
| Net profit margin | 10.83% | Net profit / revenue × 100% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 52% | Net profit / average equity × 100% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 31.82% | EBIT / average total assets × 100% |
| Interest coverage | 11.67× | EBIT / interest expense |
| Days sales outstanding (DSO) | 22.81 days | Average trade receivables / revenue × 365 |
| Days payable outstanding (DPO) | 54.75 days | Average trade payables / cost of sales × 365 |
| Days inventory outstanding (DIO) | 73 days | Average inventory / cost of sales × 365 |
| Total asset turnover | 2.18× | Revenue / average total assets |
| Cash conversion cycle | 41.06 days | DSO + DIO − DPO |
| Operating cash flow (indirect) | — | Net profit + depreciation − change in operating working capital |
| Free cash flow | — | Operating cash flow − net capital expenditure paid |
Entered balance sheet and profit and loss
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Non-current assets | €60,000.00 |
| Inventory | €20,000.00 |
| Trade receivables | €15,000.00 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | €10,000.00 |
| Other current assets | €5,000.00 |
| Equity (including profit) | €50,000.00 |
| Non-current liabilities and provisions | €30,000.00 |
| Trade payables | €15,000.00 |
| Current taxes and social contributions | €5,000.00 |
| Other current liabilities | €10,000.00 |
| Revenue excluding VAT | €240,000.00 |
| Cost of goods sold | €100,000.00 |
| Staff costs | €65,000.00 |
| Depreciation and amortisation | €10,000.00 |
| Other operating expenses (net) | €30,000.00 |
| Interest expense | €3,000.00 |
| Tax on profit | €6,000.00 |
| Capital expenditure paid less disposal proceeds | €15,000.00 |
| Borrowings included in other current liabilities | €0.00 |
| Non-operating part of other current assets | €0.00 |
Assumptions, sources and version
2026 · financial-ratios-1.0 · v2026.1
- Indicative ratios based on your own book values. No industry benchmark, credit assessment or accountant’s assurance. KVK ranges are general guidance; lender agreements and industry conventions can differ.
- A year uses 365 days. DSO, DPO and DIO use average balances for two years, otherwise closing balances. Revenue and cost of sales approximate credit sales and purchases; VAT, seasonality and cash transactions can distort collection periods.
- ROA = EBIT / average assets; ROE = net profit / average equity. A zero or negative denominator does not produce a meaningful ratio. Simplified indirect cash flow = profit + depreciation − change in operating working capital, excluding cash and specified borrowings/non-operating assets. Other non-cash items and business acquisitions/disposals are not included.
- Enter comparable full years with the same accounting policies. Negative equity and unbalanced accounts remain visible. Imported proposals are applied only after your classification review; unknown accounts are never silently omitted.
- KVK — levensvatbaarheid, liquiditeit en solvabiliteit (2026-09-06)
- KVK — werkkapitaal (2026-09-06)
- Referentie GrootboekSchema — definitieve versie RGS 3.7 (2026-09-06)
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How this tool works
The quick ratio examines whether a company's balance-sheet assets can cover current liabilities without first selling inventory. This makes it stricter than the current ratio. In this calculator the numerator is current assets less inventory, and the denominator is all entered current liabilities. A quick ratio of one means those amounts are equal. It describes a position at a particular date, not a guarantee that collections and payments occur on the same day.
Cash includes available bank and cash balances. Receivables and other current assets remain included in this simple definition. In practice some items may be less readily realisable than their names suggest. Examples include disputed invoices, restricted balances and prepaid expenses. Other acid-test definitions exclude further items. Read the formula used by your lender before comparing this number with a contractual threshold.
KVK uses at least one as general orientation for the quick ratio. A lower result means the selected quick assets are smaller than short-term obligations on the balance sheet. Investigate due dates and expected collections. A higher figure can look comfortable, but a large receivable balance may also mean that customers are paying late. Review this ratio alongside receivable days, aged invoices and your cash forecast.
Enter book values from the same date. Inventory is still entered on the balance sheet so you can immediately see the difference between current and quick ratios. Add the previous financial year to compare whether coverage has improved or weakened. Without a positive denominator the ratio is not meaningful, and a dash is displayed. Use automatic XAF or CSV classification only after reviewing the underlying accounts. The free PDF preserves the result and formula. Support important conclusions with actual payment dates and the quality of receivables. Where a lender excludes prepaid expenses or restricted funds, adjust the relevant inputs explicitly and explain that adjustment in your supporting records. A ratio remains a starting point for investigation rather than a substitute for day-to-day cash management.
Current ratio versus quick ratio
Quick ratio = (current assets − inventory) / current liabilities
Read the result alongside the composition of your balance sheet and payment agreements. The visual comparison shows current and previous values; the selected ratio’s formula remains visible.
Common questions
What is the difference between current and quick ratio?
The quick ratio deducts inventory from current assets. The current ratio includes it. Both use current liabilities as the denominator in this calculator.
What is a good quick ratio?
At least one is KVK’s general orientation. Cash availability, receivable quality, industry and due dates may require a different assessment.
Why is inventory excluded?
Inventory usually needs to be sold before cash becomes available. The quick ratio examines coverage without that selling step and is therefore stricter.
Can a high quick ratio hide a problem?
Yes. Large overdue or disputed receivables can raise the ratio. Review the ageing of balances and their expected collection dates.
Which details do you need?
- Company name (optional)
- Financial year
- Compare previous year
- Net profit
- Non-current assets
- Inventory
- Trade receivables
- Cash and cash equivalents
- Other current assets
- Equity (including profit)
- Non-current liabilities and provisions
- Trade payables
- Current taxes and social contributions
- Other current liabilities
- Revenue excluding VAT
- Cost of goods sold
- Staff costs
- Depreciation and amortisation
- Other operating expenses (net)
- Interest expense
- Tax on profit
- Net profit from the accounts
- Capital expenditure paid less disposal proceeds
- Borrowings included in other current liabilities
- Non-operating part of other current assets
- Previous year: non-current assets
- Previous year: inventory
- Previous year: trade receivables
- Previous year: cash and cash equivalents
- Previous year: other current assets
- Previous year: equity (including profit)
- Previous year: non-current liabilities and provisions
- Previous year: trade payables
- Previous year: current taxes and social contributions
- Previous year: other current liabilities
- Previous year: revenue excluding vat
- Previous year: cost of goods sold
- Previous year: staff costs
- Previous year: depreciation and amortisation
- Previous year: other operating expenses (net)
- Previous year: interest expense
- Previous year: tax on profit
- Previous year: net profit from the accounts
- Previous year: capital expenditure paid less disposal proceeds
- Previous year: borrowings included in other current liabilities
- Previous year: non-operating part of other current assets
Limits of this tool
- Indicative ratios based on your own book values. No industry benchmark, credit assessment or accountant’s assurance. KVK ranges are general guidance; lender agreements and industry conventions can differ.
- A year uses 365 days. DSO, DPO and DIO use average balances for two years, otherwise closing balances. Revenue and cost of sales approximate credit sales and purchases; VAT, seasonality and cash transactions can distort collection periods.
- ROA = EBIT / average assets; ROE = net profit / average equity. A zero or negative denominator does not produce a meaningful ratio. Simplified indirect cash flow = profit + depreciation − change in operating working capital, excluding cash and specified borrowings/non-operating assets. Other non-cash items and business acquisitions/disposals are not included.
- Enter comparable full years with the same accounting policies. Negative equity and unbalanced accounts remain visible. Imported proposals are applied only after your classification review; unknown accounts are never silently omitted.
Year: 2026 · Version 2026.1
Sources for this tool
- KVK — levensvatbaarheid, liquiditeit en solvabiliteit · calculation source checked 2026-09-06
- KVK — werkkapitaal · calculation source checked 2026-09-06
- Referentie GrootboekSchema — definitieve versie RGS 3.7 · calculation source checked 2026-09-06
Prepared by the Rekenbox product team at Winstwaker. The listed source references and calculation version make the method traceable. Report a content error Last updated: 2026-09-06. Rekenbox is a product by Winstwaker. The tool applies a calculation model to your inputs; a result or paid report is not a personal assessment by an adviser.