Origin Energy Ltd (ORG) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Origin Energy Ltd (ORG) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 344 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of AU$3.54 Billion (cash AU$239.00 Million, short-term investments AU$613.00 Million, receivables AU$2.69 Billion) cover 344 days of daily cash needs of AU$10.29 Million/day. Check ORG intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Origin Energy Ltd Defensive Interval Ratio (1997–2025)
This chart shows how Origin Energy Ltd's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 28 annual periods from 1997 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 344 days, meaning defensive assets of AU$3.54 Billion can fund 344 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Origin Energy Ltd annual equity growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Origin Energy Ltd (1997–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Origin Energy Ltd from 1997 to 2025, covering 28 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 Origin Energy Ltd (ORG) total market value.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (AUD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 339 days | AU$4.24 Billion | AU$12.50 Million/day | AU$161.00 Million | AU$854.00 Million | ▲ +54 days |
| 2024 | 285 days | AU$4.35 Billion | AU$15.28 Million/day | AU$625.00 Million | AU$754.00 Million | ▲ +19 days |
| 2023 | 266 days | AU$3.48 Billion | AU$13.08 Million/day | AU$463.00 Million | AU$467.00 Million | ▲ +8 days |
| 2022 | 258 days | AU$4.90 Billion | AU$18.98 Million/day | AU$620.00 Million | AU$860.00 Million | ▲ +57 days |
| 2021 | 201 days | AU$3.27 Billion | AU$16.27 Million/day | AU$472.00 Million | AU$503.00 Million | ▼ -88 days |
| 2020 | 290 days | AU$3.68 Billion | AU$12.70 Million/day | AU$1.24 Billion | AU$479.00 Million | ▼ -57 days |
| 2019 | 347 days | AU$4.05 Billion | AU$11.69 Million/day | AU$1.55 Billion | AU$545.00 Million | ▲ +139 days |
| 2018 | 208 days | AU$2.53 Billion | AU$12.19 Million/day | AU$150.00 Million | AU$208.00 Million | ▼ -27 days |
| 2017 | 235 days | AU$2.48 Billion | AU$10.56 Million/day | AU$117.00 Million | AU$86.00 Million | ▼ -50 days |
| 2016 | 285 days | AU$2.26 Billion | AU$7.92 Million/day | AU$- | AU$312.00 Million | ▲ +114 days |
| 2015 | 171 days | AU$2.42 Billion | AU$14.18 Million/day | AU$- | AU$259.00 Million | ▼ -101 days |
| 2014 | 272 days | AU$2.77 Billion | AU$10.16 Million/day | AU$- | AU$201.00 Million | ▲ +64 days |
| 2013 | 208 days | AU$3.12 Billion | AU$15.00 Million/day | AU$- | AU$243.00 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 2012 | 220 days | AU$2.58 Billion | AU$11.76 Million/day | AU$- | AU$279.00 Million | ▲ +48 days |
| 2011 | 172 days | AU$2.41 Billion | AU$14.00 Million/day | AU$- | AU$246.00 Million | ▼ -126 days |
| 2010 | 298 days | AU$1.54 Billion | AU$5.16 Million/day | AU$- | AU$110.00 Million | ▲ +107 days |
| 2009 | 191 days | AU$1.40 Billion | AU$7.29 Million/day | AU$- | AU$98.00 Million | ▼ -27 days |
| 2008 | 218 days | AU$1.45 Billion | AU$6.66 Million/day | AU$- | AU$15.35 Million | ▼ -361 days |
| 2007 | 580 days | AU$4.33 Billion | AU$7.47 Million/day | AU$- | AU$2.72 Billion | ▲ +326 days |
| 2006 | 253 days | AU$1.10 Billion | AU$4.32 Million/day | AU$- | AU$219.88 Million | ▼ -43 days |
| 2005 | 297 days | AU$832.20 Million | AU$2.81 Million/day | AU$- | AU$2.19 Million | ▼ -42 days |
| 2004 | 338 days | AU$616.97 Million | AU$1.82 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -20 days |
| 2003 | 358 days | AU$621.09 Million | AU$1.73 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +22 days |
| 2002 | 337 days | AU$486.44 Million | AU$1.45 Million/day | AU$- | AU$903.00K | ▲ +188 days |
| 2001 | 149 days | AU$272.00 Million | AU$1.83 Million/day | AU$- | AU$-208.25 Million | ▼ -94 days |
| 2000 | 243 days | AU$212.14 Million | AU$873.89K/day | AU$- | AU$-129.18 Million | ▲ +208 days |
| 1999 | 35 days | AU$50.66 Million | AU$1.44 Million/day | AU$- | AU$-264.74 Million | ▼ -386 days |
| 1997 | 421 days | AU$1.68 Billion | AU$4.00 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | — |