Central Petroleum Ltd (CTP) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Central Petroleum Ltd (CTP) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 126 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of AU$4.20 Million (cash AU$-, short-term investments AU$-, receivables AU$4.20 Million) cover 126 days of daily cash needs of AU$33.33K/day. Check CTP goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Central Petroleum Ltd Defensive Interval Ratio (2003–2025)
This chart shows how Central Petroleum Ltd's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 23 annual periods from 2003 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 126 days, meaning defensive assets of AU$4.20 Million can fund 126 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Central Petroleum Ltd equity growth rate to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Central Petroleum Ltd (2003–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Central Petroleum Ltd from 2003 to 2025, covering 23 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 Central Petroleum Ltd market cap and net worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (AUD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 days | AU$232.00K | AU$38.44K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -574 days |
| 2024 | 580 days | AU$28.95 Million | AU$49.88K/day | AU$24.98 Million | AU$- | ▲ +281 days |
| 2023 | 299 days | AU$13.88 Million | AU$46.42K/day | AU$13.83 Million | AU$- | ▼ -274 days |
| 2022 | 573 days | AU$47.22 Million | AU$82.39K/day | AU$21.65 Million | AU$- | ▲ +408 days |
| 2021 | 165 days | AU$43.24 Million | AU$261.93K/day | AU$37.16 Million | AU$- | ▼ -236 days |
| 2020 | 401 days | AU$31.37 Million | AU$78.15K/day | AU$25.92 Million | AU$- | ▲ +101 days |
| 2019 | 300 days | AU$25.60 Million | AU$85.25K/day | AU$17.81 Million | AU$0.00 | ▼ -270 days |
| 2018 | 571 days | AU$35.29 Million | AU$61.83K/day | AU$27.22 Million | AU$2.33 Million | ▲ +299 days |
| 2017 | 271 days | AU$9.67 Million | AU$35.65K/day | AU$5.48 Million | AU$0.00 | ▲ +207 days |
| 2016 | 64 days | AU$3.02 Million | AU$47.02K/day | AU$- | AU$0.00 | ▲ +42 days |
| 2015 | 23 days | AU$1.10 Million | AU$48.46K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -36 days |
| 2014 | 59 days | AU$2.18 Million | AU$36.84K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -521 days |
| 2013 | 580 days | AU$6.81 Million | AU$11.74K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +458 days |
| 2012 | 122 days | AU$1.36 Million | AU$11.20K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -609 days |
| 2011 | 730 days | AU$3.29 Million | AU$4.50K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +199 days |
| 2010 | 532 days | AU$11.74 Million | AU$22.08K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +454 days |
| 2009 | 78 days | AU$1.09 Million | AU$13.95K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -59 days |
| 2008 | 137 days | AU$1.20 Million | AU$8.75K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -129 days |
| 2007 | 266 days | AU$346.87K | AU$1.31K/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +72 days |
| 2006 | 194 days | AU$110.75K | AU$570.22/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +79 days |
| 2005 | 116 days | AU$12.20K | AU$105.48/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +99 days |
| 2004 | 16 days | AU$4.00K | AU$246.58/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -166 days |
| 2003 | 183 days | AU$1.00K | AU$5.48/day | AU$- | AU$- | — |