Challenger Ltd (CGF) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Challenger Ltd (CGF) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 906 days as of June 2025. Defensive assets of AU$33.27 Billion (cash AU$650.20 Million, short-term investments AU$31.74 Billion, receivables AU$874.10 Million) cover 906 days of daily cash needs of AU$36.71 Million/day. Check CGF intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Challenger Ltd Defensive Interval Ratio (2003–2025)
This chart shows how Challenger Ltd's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 22 annual periods from 2003 to 2025. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 906 days, meaning defensive assets of AU$33.27 Billion can fund 906 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore CGF shareholders equity momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Challenger Ltd (2003–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Challenger Ltd from 2003 to 2025, covering 22 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 Challenger Ltd (CGF) total market value.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (AUD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 889 days | AU$32.62 Billion | AU$36.71 Million/day | AU$- | AU$31.74 Billion | ▼ -186 days |
| 2024 | 1075 days | AU$31.17 Billion | AU$29.01 Million/day | AU$- | AU$29.97 Billion | ▼ -34 days |
| 2023 | 1109 days | AU$29.25 Billion | AU$26.38 Million/day | AU$593.40 Million | AU$27.59 Billion | ▼ -28 days |
| 2022 | 1136 days | AU$28.22 Billion | AU$24.84 Million/day | AU$733.10 Million | AU$26.29 Billion | ▲ +596 days |
| 2021 | 540 days | AU$13.75 Billion | AU$25.46 Million/day | AU$928.60 Million | AU$11.91 Billion | ▲ +164 days |
| 2020 | 376 days | AU$9.07 Billion | AU$24.09 Million/day | AU$- | AU$8.34 Billion | ▼ -169 days |
| 2019 | 546 days | AU$10.77 Billion | AU$19.75 Million/day | AU$- | AU$9.99 Billion | ▲ +55 days |
| 2018 | 491 days | AU$8.32 Billion | AU$16.96 Million/day | AU$- | AU$7.63 Billion | ▲ +50 days |
| 2017 | 441 days | AU$7.19 Billion | AU$16.30 Million/day | AU$- | AU$6.30 Billion | ▼ -51 days |
| 2016 | 492 days | AU$6.38 Billion | AU$12.99 Million/day | AU$- | AU$5.74 Billion | ▼ -297 days |
| 2015 | 788 days | AU$6.23 Billion | AU$7.91 Million/day | AU$- | AU$5.48 Billion | ▲ +421 days |
| 2014 | 367 days | AU$2.64 Billion | AU$7.19 Million/day | AU$- | AU$2.48 Billion | ▼ -1159 days |
| 2013 | 1526 days | AU$8.65 Billion | AU$5.67 Million/day | AU$- | AU$4.28 Billion | ▼ -639 days |
| 2012 | 2165 days | AU$9.84 Billion | AU$4.54 Million/day | AU$- | AU$4.37 Billion | ▲ +109 days |
| 2011 | 2056 days | AU$7.05 Billion | AU$3.43 Million/day | AU$- | AU$40.00 Million | ▲ +1383 days |
| 2010 | 674 days | AU$1.48 Billion | AU$2.20 Million/day | AU$- | AU$1.37 Billion | ▲ +630 days |
| 2009 | 43 days | AU$772.70 Million | AU$17.78 Million/day | AU$- | AU$570.70 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 2008 | 42 days | AU$878.60 Million | AU$20.73 Million/day | AU$- | AU$685.50 Million | ▼ -33 days |
| 2007 | 76 days | AU$729.10 Million | AU$9.64 Million/day | AU$- | AU$430.30 Million | ▼ -37 days |
| 2006 | 113 days | AU$716.90 Million | AU$6.35 Million/day | AU$- | AU$213.60 Million | ▼ -400 days |
| 2005 | 512 days | AU$1.31 Billion | AU$2.56 Million/day | AU$- | AU$1.02 Billion | ▲ +434 days |
| 2003 | 79 days | AU$492.69 Million | AU$6.26 Million/day | AU$- | AU$249.10 Million | — |