Gold Fields Limited (EDG) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Gold Fields Limited (EDG) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 31 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of €144.10 Million (cash €-, short-term investments €-, receivables €144.10 Million) cover 31 days of daily cash needs of €4.66 Million/day. Check EDG intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Gold Fields Limited Defensive Interval Ratio (2016–2025)
This chart shows how Gold Fields Limited's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 10 annual periods from 2016 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 31 days, meaning defensive assets of €144.10 Million can fund 31 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore EDG net assets growth trend to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Gold Fields Limited (2016–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Gold Fields Limited from 2016 to 2025, covering 10 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 Gold Fields Limited market cap and net worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (EUR) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 days | €144.10 Million | €4.66 Million/day | €- | €- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2024 | 33 days | €152.70 Million | €4.69 Million/day | €- | €- | ▲ +16 days |
| 2023 | 17 days | €68.70 Million | €4.13 Million/day | €- | €- | ▼ -9 days |
| 2022 | 26 days | €55.80 Million | €2.15 Million/day | €- | €- | ▼ -8 days |
| 2021 | 34 days | €76.60 Million | €2.25 Million/day | €- | €- | ▲ +14 days |
| 2020 | 20 days | €49.80 Million | €2.51 Million/day | €- | €- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2019 | 25 days | €93.40 Million | €3.75 Million/day | €- | €- | ▼ -35 days |
| 2018 | 60 days | €86.80 Million | €1.46 Million/day | €- | €- | ▲ +13 days |
| 2017 | 47 days | €95.20 Million | €2.02 Million/day | €- | €- | ▼ -4 days |
| 2016 | 51 days | €119.80 Million | €2.35 Million/day | €- | €- | — |