Metals Australia Ltd (MLS) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Metals Australia Ltd (MLS) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 5721 days as of June 2025. Defensive assets of AU$9.39 Million (cash AU$8.49 Million, short-term investments AU$102.19K, receivables AU$795.07K) cover 5721 days of daily cash needs of AU$1.64K/day. Check MLS tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Metals Australia Ltd Defensive Interval Ratio (1989–2025)
This chart shows how Metals Australia Ltd's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 37 annual periods from 1989 to 2025. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 5721 days, meaning defensive assets of AU$9.39 Million can fund 5721 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Metals Australia Ltd net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Metals Australia Ltd (1989–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Metals Australia Ltd from 1989 to 2025, covering 37 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 Metals Australia Ltd stock valuation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (AUD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 547 days | AU$897.26K | AU$1.64K/day | AU$- | AU$102.19K | ▲ +451 days |
| 2024 | 96 days | AU$336.43K | AU$3.52K/day | AU$- | AU$20.06K | ▼ -41219 days |
| 2023 | 41315 days | AU$16.29 Million | AU$394.33/day | AU$15.92 Million | AU$34.68K | ▲ +13506 days |
| 2022 | 27809 days | AU$19.46 Million | AU$699.70/day | AU$19.06 Million | AU$72.20K | ▲ +21753 days |
| 2021 | 6056 days | AU$1.32 Million | AU$218.50/day | AU$983.97K | AU$72.20K | ▲ +5051 days |
| 2020 | 1004 days | AU$804.42K | AU$800.90/day | AU$496.13K | AU$70.40K | ▲ +282 days |
| 2019 | 722 days | AU$723.09K | AU$1.00K/day | AU$543.08K | AU$157.20K | ▼ -2320 days |
| 2018 | 3042 days | AU$2.51 Million | AU$823.93/day | AU$2.10 Million | AU$248.80K | ▼ -983 days |
| 2017 | 4026 days | AU$1.33 Million | AU$330.15/day | AU$1.09 Million | AU$111.07K | ▲ +2386 days |
| 2016 | 1639 days | AU$201.65K | AU$123.01/day | AU$55.77K | AU$54.67K | ▲ +541 days |
| 2015 | 1098 days | AU$133.28K | AU$121.41/day | AU$- | AU$67.00K | ▲ +795 days |
| 2014 | 303 days | AU$91.62K | AU$302.05/day | AU$- | AU$64.34K | ▲ +197 days |
| 2013 | 107 days | AU$33.39K | AU$312.66/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -106 days |
| 2012 | 213 days | AU$75.56K | AU$355.27/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +52 days |
| 2011 | 161 days | AU$57.74K | AU$359.45/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +61 days |
| 2010 | 99 days | AU$35.30K | AU$355.12/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -11 days |
| 2009 | 111 days | AU$62.04K | AU$559.87/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -55 days |
| 2008 | 166 days | AU$44.43K | AU$267.56/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -845 days |
| 2007 | 1011 days | AU$179.66K | AU$177.64/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -439 days |
| 2006 | 1450 days | AU$742.02K | AU$511.64/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -350 days |
| 2005 | 1800 days | AU$41.47K | AU$23.04/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +1527 days |
| 2004 | 273 days | AU$8.77K | AU$32.16/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -156 days |
| 2003 | 428 days | AU$6.11K | AU$14.26/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +356 days |
| 2002 | 72 days | AU$9.41K | AU$130.81/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -420 days |
| 2001 | 492 days | AU$7.11K | AU$14.45/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +470 days |
| 2000 | 22 days | AU$240.00 | AU$10.85/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -44568 days |
| 1999 | 44590 days | AU$449.81K | AU$10.09/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +31541 days |
| 1998 | 13049 days | AU$699.33K | AU$53.59/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +12861 days |
| 1997 | 188 days | AU$4.03K | AU$21.42/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +155 days |
| 1996 | 33 days | AU$4.24K | AU$128.89/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -30 days |
| 1995 | 63 days | AU$6.00K | AU$95.89/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -18 days |
| 1994 | 80 days | AU$9.00K | AU$112.33/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -115 days |
| 1993 | 195 days | AU$31.00K | AU$158.90/day | AU$- | AU$26.00K | ▲ +135 days |
| 1992 | 60 days | AU$70.00K | AU$1.16K/day | AU$- | AU$48.00K | ▼ -328 days |
| 1991 | 389 days | AU$245.00K | AU$630.14/day | AU$- | AU$221.00K | ▲ +140 days |
| 1990 | 249 days | AU$101.00K | AU$405.48/day | AU$- | AU$94.00K | ▼ -600 days |
| 1989 | 849 days | AU$940.00K | AU$1.11K/day | AU$- | AU$570.00K | — |