Ampol Ltd (ALD) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Ampol Ltd (ALD) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 157 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of AU$1.95 Billion (cash AU$-, short-term investments AU$-, receivables AU$1.95 Billion) cover 157 days of daily cash needs of AU$12.39 Million/day. Check ALD tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Ampol Ltd Defensive Interval Ratio (1987–2025)
This chart shows how Ampol Ltd's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 38 annual periods from 1987 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 157 days, meaning defensive assets of AU$1.95 Billion can fund 157 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore ALD net assets growth trend to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Ampol Ltd (1987–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Ampol Ltd from 1987 to 2025, covering 38 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Ampol Ltd stock valuation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (AUD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 157 days | AU$1.95 Billion | AU$12.39 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -3 days |
| 2024 | 160 days | AU$2.20 Billion | AU$13.80 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -32 days |
| 2023 | 192 days | AU$2.51 Billion | AU$13.06 Million/day | AU$- | AU$92.06 Million | ▲ +18 days |
| 2022 | 174 days | AU$2.60 Billion | AU$14.94 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -25 days |
| 2021 | 199 days | AU$1.58 Billion | AU$7.93 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +33 days |
| 2020 | 166 days | AU$936.10 Million | AU$5.65 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -3 days |
| 2019 | 168 days | AU$1.48 Billion | AU$8.80 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +16 days |
| 2018 | 152 days | AU$912.43 Million | AU$6.01 Million/day | AU$- | AU$65.07 Million | ▲ +37 days |
| 2017 | 115 days | AU$744.01 Million | AU$6.46 Million/day | AU$- | AU$1.17 Million | ▼ -69 days |
| 2016 | 184 days | AU$757.11 Million | AU$4.12 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -36 days |
| 2015 | 220 days | AU$732.71 Million | AU$3.34 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +29 days |
| 2014 | 190 days | AU$783.53 Million | AU$4.12 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +26 days |
| 2013 | 164 days | AU$933.87 Million | AU$5.68 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -70 days |
| 2012 | 234 days | AU$1.05 Billion | AU$4.47 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +50 days |
| 2011 | 184 days | AU$1.00 Billion | AU$5.43 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2010 | 189 days | AU$839.68 Million | AU$4.44 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -8 days |
| 2009 | 197 days | AU$773.22 Million | AU$3.92 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -24 days |
| 2008 | 221 days | AU$833.45 Million | AU$3.77 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -9 days |
| 2007 | 230 days | AU$1.15 Billion | AU$4.98 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +10 days |
| 2006 | 221 days | AU$849.19 Million | AU$3.85 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +10 days |
| 2005 | 210 days | AU$851.53 Million | AU$4.05 Million/day | AU$- | AU$25.45 Million | ▼ -4 days |
| 2004 | 214 days | AU$636.37 Million | AU$2.97 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -28 days |
| 2003 | 242 days | AU$543.33 Million | AU$2.24 Million/day | AU$- | AU$2.34 Million | ▲ +7 days |
| 2002 | 235 days | AU$585.46 Million | AU$2.49 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -26 days |
| 2001 | 261 days | AU$523.13 Million | AU$2.01 Million/day | AU$- | AU$-15.00K | ▼ -2 days |
| 2000 | 262 days | AU$673.05 Million | AU$2.57 Million/day | AU$- | AU$-15.00K | ▲ +67 days |
| 1999 | 195 days | AU$549.61 Million | AU$2.82 Million/day | AU$- | AU$-135.00K | ▼ -47 days |
| 1998 | 243 days | AU$477.97 Million | AU$1.97 Million/day | AU$- | AU$-136.00K | ▲ +11 days |
| 1997 | 232 days | AU$475.68 Million | AU$2.05 Million/day | AU$- | AU$-136.00K | ▼ -77 days |
| 1996 | 309 days | AU$66.69 Million | AU$215.57K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -69 days |
| 1995 | 378 days | AU$132.70 Million | AU$350.67K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +164 days |
| 1994 | 215 days | AU$307.44 Million | AU$1.43 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -63 days |
| 1993 | 278 days | AU$308.07 Million | AU$1.11 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +75 days |
| 1992 | 203 days | AU$230.28 Million | AU$1.14 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +11 days |
| 1991 | 191 days | AU$247.72 Million | AU$1.29 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -20 days |
| 1990 | 212 days | AU$346.13 Million | AU$1.64 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -5 days |
| 1989 | 216 days | AU$277.84 Million | AU$1.28 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +37 days |
| 1987 | 180 days | AU$196.16 Million | AU$1.09 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | — |