Metcash Ltd (MTS) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Metcash Ltd (MTS) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 226 days as of October 2025. Defensive assets of AU$2.31 Billion (cash AU$91.00 Million, short-term investments AU$300.00K, receivables AU$2.22 Billion) cover 226 days of daily cash needs of AU$10.22 Million/day. Check MTS intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Metcash Ltd Defensive Interval Ratio (1994–2025)
This chart shows how Metcash Ltd's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 31 annual periods from 1994 to 2025. As of October 2025, the ratio stands at 226 days, meaning defensive assets of AU$2.31 Billion can fund 226 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore how fast is Metcash Ltd growing its equity to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Metcash Ltd (1994–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Metcash Ltd from 1994 to 2025, covering 31 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 Metcash Ltd market capitalisation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (AUD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 224 days | AU$2.23 Billion | AU$9.96 Million/day | AU$84.80 Million | AU$2.50 Million | ▼ -36 days |
| 2024 | 260 days | AU$2.06 Billion | AU$7.92 Million/day | AU$97.30 Million | AU$2.70 Million | ▲ +44 days |
| 2023 | 216 days | AU$1.71 Billion | AU$7.94 Million/day | AU$89.50 Million | AU$2.00 Million | ▼ -18 days |
| 2022 | 233 days | AU$1.74 Billion | AU$7.47 Million/day | AU$104.70 Million | AU$2.30 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 2021 | 246 days | AU$1.63 Billion | AU$6.65 Million/day | AU$124.60 Million | AU$2.80 Million | ▼ -26 days |
| 2020 | 272 days | AU$1.76 Billion | AU$6.47 Million/day | AU$275.10 Million | AU$1.50 Million | ▲ +14 days |
| 2019 | 258 days | AU$1.49 Billion | AU$5.79 Million/day | AU$142.60 Million | AU$400.00K | ▼ -32 days |
| 2018 | 290 days | AU$1.64 Billion | AU$5.66 Million/day | AU$161.20 Million | AU$600.00K | ▲ +6 days |
| 2017 | 284 days | AU$1.52 Billion | AU$5.37 Million/day | AU$96.50 Million | AU$300.00K | ▲ +52 days |
| 2016 | 232 days | AU$981.40 Million | AU$4.23 Million/day | AU$- | AU$0.00 | ▲ +6 days |
| 2015 | 226 days | AU$1.01 Billion | AU$4.50 Million/day | AU$- | AU$200.00K | ▼ -6 days |
| 2014 | 232 days | AU$1.04 Billion | AU$4.49 Million/day | AU$- | AU$1.80 Million | ▼ -13 days |
| 2013 | 244 days | AU$1.04 Billion | AU$4.25 Million/day | AU$- | AU$600.00K | ▲ +16 days |
| 2012 | 228 days | AU$986.10 Million | AU$4.32 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -21 days |
| 2011 | 250 days | AU$1.01 Billion | AU$4.04 Million/day | AU$- | AU$900.00K | ▼ -4 days |
| 2010 | 254 days | AU$1.01 Billion | AU$3.97 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -16 days |
| 2009 | 270 days | AU$967.70 Million | AU$3.59 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -23 days |
| 2008 | 293 days | AU$989.09 Million | AU$3.38 Million/day | AU$- | AU$3.77 Million | ▲ +16 days |
| 2007 | 277 days | AU$969.64 Million | AU$3.50 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +30 days |
| 2006 | 247 days | AU$866.02 Million | AU$3.51 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -20 days |
| 2005 | 266 days | AU$648.01 Million | AU$2.43 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +22 days |
| 2004 | 245 days | AU$658.37 Million | AU$2.69 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +22 days |
| 2003 | 222 days | AU$566.27 Million | AU$2.55 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -23 days |
| 2002 | 245 days | AU$501.39 Million | AU$2.04 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -40 days |
| 2001 | 285 days | AU$557.54 Million | AU$1.95 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +54 days |
| 2000 | 231 days | AU$468.27 Million | AU$2.03 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +103 days |
| 1998 | 129 days | AU$248.04 Million | AU$1.93 Million/day | AU$- | AU$178.00K | ▼ -28 days |
| 1997 | 156 days | AU$363.24 Million | AU$2.32 Million/day | AU$- | AU$202.00K | ▼ -20 days |
| 1996 | 176 days | AU$215.47 Million | AU$1.22 Million/day | AU$- | AU$202.00K | ▲ +0 days |
| 1995 | 176 days | AU$215.26 Million | AU$1.22 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +4 days |
| 1994 | 172 days | AU$154.74 Million | AU$901.37K/day | AU$- | AU$- | — |