Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 163 days as of August 2025. Defensive assets of GBX1.80 Billion (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX1.80 Billion) cover 163 days of daily cash needs of GBX11.05 Million/day. Check Associated British Foods PLC tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Associated British Foods PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Associated British Foods PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of August 2025, the ratio stands at 163 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX1.80 Billion can fund 163 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) equity growth momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Associated British Foods PLC (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Associated British Foods PLC from 1986 to 2025, covering 40 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 market value of Associated British Foods PLC.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 163 days | GBX1.80 Billion | GBX11.05 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -50 days |
| 2024 | 212 days | GBX2.13 Billion | GBX10.05 Million/day | GBX- | GBX334.00 Million | ▲ +26 days |
| 2023 | 186 days | GBX1.88 Billion | GBX10.11 Million/day | GBX- | GBX4.00 Million | ▲ +22 days |
| 2022 | 165 days | GBX1.83 Billion | GBX11.10 Million/day | GBX- | GBX4.00 Million | ▲ +3 days |
| 2021 | 162 days | GBX1.46 Billion | GBX8.99 Million/day | GBX- | GBX32.00 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 2020 | 161 days | GBX1.39 Billion | GBX8.64 Million/day | GBX- | GBX32.00 Million | ▼ -16 days |
| 2019 | 177 days | GBX1.49 Billion | GBX8.41 Million/day | GBX- | GBX29.00 Million | ▼ -5 days |
| 2018 | 182 days | GBX1.62 Billion | GBX8.90 Million/day | GBX- | GBX132.00 Million | ▲ +15 days |
| 2017 | 168 days | GBX1.45 Billion | GBX8.64 Million/day | GBX- | GBX79.00 Million | ▼ -1 days |
| 2016 | 168 days | GBX1.45 Billion | GBX8.62 Million/day | GBX- | GBX105.00 Million | ▲ +2 days |
| 2015 | 166 days | GBX1.25 Billion | GBX7.51 Million/day | GBX- | GBX74.00 Million | ▼ -63 days |
| 2014 | 229 days | GBX1.69 Billion | GBX7.35 Million/day | GBX- | GBX74.00 Million | ▲ +32 days |
| 2013 | 198 days | GBX1.37 Billion | GBX6.92 Million/day | GBX- | GBX27.00 Million | ▼ -40 days |
| 2012 | 237 days | GBX1.68 Billion | GBX7.09 Million/day | GBX- | GBX191.00 Million | ▲ +56 days |
| 2011 | 182 days | GBX1.27 Billion | GBX6.96 Million/day | GBX- | GBX26.00 Million | ▼ -7 days |
| 2010 | 188 days | GBX1.10 Billion | GBX5.83 Million/day | GBX- | GBX33.00 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 2009 | 171 days | GBX1.15 Billion | GBX6.74 Million/day | GBX- | GBX55.00 Million | ▼ -85 days |
| 2008 | 256 days | GBX1.29 Billion | GBX5.05 Million/day | GBX- | GBX63.00 Million | ▲ +68 days |
| 2007 | 188 days | GBX743.00 Million | GBX3.95 Million/day | GBX- | GBX17.00 Million | ▲ +21 days |
| 2006 | 167 days | GBX765.00 Million | GBX4.58 Million/day | GBX- | GBX53.00 Million | ▼ -70 days |
| 2005 | 237 days | GBX889.00 Million | GBX3.76 Million/day | GBX- | GBX269.00 Million | ▼ -610 days |
| 2004 | 846 days | GBX2.08 Billion | GBX2.46 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.55 Billion | ▲ +5 days |
| 2003 | 841 days | GBX2.04 Billion | GBX2.42 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.54 Billion | ▼ -11 days |
| 2002 | 852 days | GBX1.87 Billion | GBX2.19 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.36 Billion | ▲ +34 days |
| 2001 | 819 days | GBX1.69 Billion | GBX2.07 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.20 Billion | ▲ +73 days |
| 2000 | 746 days | GBX1.62 Billion | GBX2.17 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.13 Billion | ▲ +4 days |
| 1999 | 741 days | GBX1.49 Billion | GBX2.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.03 Billion | ▼ -273 days |
| 1998 | 1015 days | GBX2.02 Billion | GBX1.99 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.57 Billion | ▲ +30 days |
| 1997 | 985 days | GBX2.08 Billion | GBX2.12 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.62 Billion | ▲ +433 days |
| 1996 | 551 days | GBX1.37 Billion | GBX2.49 Million/day | GBX- | GBX900.00 Million | ▲ +25 days |
| 1995 | 526 days | GBX1.22 Billion | GBX2.33 Million/day | GBX- | GBX791.00 Million | ▲ +26 days |
| 1994 | 500 days | GBX1.17 Billion | GBX2.34 Million/day | GBX- | GBX811.00 Million | ▲ +41 days |
| 1993 | 459 days | GBX1.06 Billion | GBX2.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX740.00 Million | ▲ +35 days |
| 1992 | 423 days | GBX958.00 Million | GBX2.26 Million/day | GBX- | GBX652.00 Million | ▼ -5 days |
| 1991 | 429 days | GBX1.06 Billion | GBX2.47 Million/day | GBX- | GBX730.00 Million | ▼ -552 days |
| 1990 | 981 days | GBX1.31 Billion | GBX1.34 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.07 Billion | ▲ +65 days |
| 1989 | 916 days | GBX1.16 Billion | GBX1.26 Million/day | GBX- | GBX931.00 Million | ▲ +64 days |
| 1988 | 852 days | GBX1.03 Billion | GBX1.21 Million/day | GBX- | GBX822.30 Million | ▼ -294 days |
| 1987 | 1147 days | GBX1.19 Billion | GBX1.04 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.00 Billion | ▲ +810 days |
| 1986 | 337 days | GBX481.10 Million | GBX1.43 Million/day | GBX- | GBX292.40 Million | — |