BP PLC (BPE) — Defensive Interval Ratio
BP PLC (BPE) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 119 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of €26.17 Billion (cash €-, short-term investments €158.00 Million, receivables €26.01 Billion) cover 119 days of daily cash needs of €220.77 Million/day.
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BP PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (2022–2025)
This chart shows how BP PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 4 annual periods from 2022 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 119 days, meaning defensive assets of €26.17 Billion can fund 119 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of BP PLC.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for BP PLC (2022–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for BP PLC from 2022 to 2025, covering 4 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See BPE working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (EUR) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 96 days | €21.27 Billion | €220.77 Million/day | €- | €158.00 Million | ▼ -1 days |
| 2024 | 97 days | €21.82 Billion | €225.32 Million/day | €- | €165.00 Million | ▼ -13 days |
| 2023 | 110 days | €26.02 Billion | €235.83 Million/day | €- | €843.00 Million | ▲ +4 days |
| 2022 | 106 days | €28.81 Billion | €271.28 Million/day | €- | €578.00 Million | — |