Orica Ltd (ORI) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Orica Ltd (ORI) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 169 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of AU$1.03 Billion (cash AU$-, short-term investments AU$-, receivables AU$1.03 Billion) cover 169 days of daily cash needs of AU$6.10 Million/day. Check Orica Ltd tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Orica Ltd Defensive Interval Ratio (1989–2025)
This chart shows how Orica Ltd's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 37 annual periods from 1989 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 169 days, meaning defensive assets of AU$1.03 Billion can fund 169 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Orica Ltd equity growth rate to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Orica Ltd (1989–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Orica 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 Orica Ltd market cap and net worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (AUD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 271 days | AU$1.77 Billion | AU$6.55 Million/day | AU$746.70 Million | AU$- | ▲ +14 days |
| 2024 | 257 days | AU$1.49 Billion | AU$5.81 Million/day | AU$580.70 Million | AU$- | ▼ -127 days |
| 2023 | 384 days | AU$2.06 Billion | AU$5.37 Million/day | AU$1.15 Billion | AU$- | ▲ +48 days |
| 2022 | 336 days | AU$2.29 Billion | AU$6.80 Million/day | AU$1.26 Billion | AU$- | ▲ +43 days |
| 2021 | 293 days | AU$1.34 Billion | AU$4.57 Million/day | AU$551.00 Million | AU$- | ▼ -26 days |
| 2020 | 319 days | AU$1.90 Billion | AU$5.94 Million/day | AU$920.50 Million | AU$- | ▲ +75 days |
| 2019 | 244 days | AU$1.09 Billion | AU$4.48 Million/day | AU$412.60 Million | AU$- | ▼ -21 days |
| 2018 | 265 days | AU$1.17 Billion | AU$4.41 Million/day | AU$514.60 Million | AU$- | ▼ -51 days |
| 2017 | 316 days | AU$1.12 Billion | AU$3.55 Million/day | AU$516.90 Million | AU$- | ▲ +83 days |
| 2016 | 233 days | AU$1.02 Billion | AU$4.36 Million/day | AU$328.00 Million | AU$- | ▲ +54 days |
| 2015 | 179 days | AU$751.40 Million | AU$4.19 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +18 days |
| 2014 | 161 days | AU$863.60 Million | AU$5.36 Million/day | AU$- | AU$600.00K | ▼ -35 days |
| 2013 | 196 days | AU$1.05 Billion | AU$5.36 Million/day | AU$- | AU$300.00K | ▼ -44 days |
| 2012 | 240 days | AU$1.04 Billion | AU$4.33 Million/day | AU$- | AU$5.00 Million | ▲ +4 days |
| 2011 | 236 days | AU$941.80 Million | AU$3.99 Million/day | AU$- | AU$200.00K | ▲ +38 days |
| 2010 | 198 days | AU$869.40 Million | AU$4.39 Million/day | AU$- | AU$9.30 Million | ▼ -21 days |
| 2009 | 220 days | AU$971.70 Million | AU$4.43 Million/day | AU$- | AU$6.80 Million | ▲ +16 days |
| 2008 | 204 days | AU$1.16 Billion | AU$5.70 Million/day | AU$- | AU$13.10 Million | ▲ +29 days |
| 2007 | 175 days | AU$933.90 Million | AU$5.34 Million/day | AU$- | AU$18.00 Million | ▼ -57 days |
| 2006 | 232 days | AU$826.80 Million | AU$3.56 Million/day | AU$- | AU$16.70 Million | ▲ +19 days |
| 2005 | 213 days | AU$685.90 Million | AU$3.21 Million/day | AU$- | AU$12.30 Million | ▲ +15 days |
| 2004 | 199 days | AU$754.40 Million | AU$3.80 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -44 days |
| 2003 | 243 days | AU$567.60 Million | AU$2.34 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +13 days |
| 2002 | 229 days | AU$558.40 Million | AU$2.43 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +12 days |
| 2001 | 217 days | AU$709.30 Million | AU$3.26 Million/day | AU$- | AU$-300.00K | ▲ +20 days |
| 2000 | 198 days | AU$602.30 Million | AU$3.04 Million/day | AU$- | AU$-6.00 Million | ▼ -19 days |
| 1999 | 217 days | AU$668.10 Million | AU$3.08 Million/day | AU$- | AU$-35.60 Million | ▲ +44 days |
| 1998 | 173 days | AU$583.10 Million | AU$3.37 Million/day | AU$- | AU$13.80 Million | ▲ +56 days |
| 1997 | 117 days | AU$435.60 Million | AU$3.72 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -69 days |
| 1996 | 186 days | AU$450.20 Million | AU$2.43 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +19 days |
| 1995 | 166 days | AU$417.80 Million | AU$2.51 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +11 days |
| 1994 | 156 days | AU$385.70 Million | AU$2.48 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -11 days |
| 1993 | 167 days | AU$352.90 Million | AU$2.12 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -5 days |
| 1992 | 172 days | AU$338.50 Million | AU$1.97 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▼ -17 days |
| 1991 | 189 days | AU$354.50 Million | AU$1.87 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +25 days |
| 1990 | 164 days | AU$386.70 Million | AU$2.36 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | ▲ +2 days |
| 1989 | 162 days | AU$451.20 Million | AU$2.78 Million/day | AU$- | AU$- | — |