Ashtead Group PLC (AHT) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Ashtead Group PLC (AHT) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 273 days as of January 2026. Defensive assets of GBX1.68 Billion (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX1.68 Billion) cover 273 days of daily cash needs of GBX6.17 Million/day. Check how tangible is Ashtead Group PLC's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Ashtead Group PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Ashtead Group PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 273 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX1.68 Billion can fund 273 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Ashtead Group PLC (AHT) equity growth momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Ashtead Group PLC (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Ashtead Group 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 AHT market cap overview.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 428 days | GBX1.83 Billion | GBX4.28 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +54 days |
| 2024 | 373 days | GBX1.85 Billion | GBX4.96 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-299.64K | ▲ +110 days |
| 2023 | 263 days | GBX1.34 Billion | GBX5.09 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.44 Million | ▼ -14 days |
| 2022 | 278 days | GBX1.12 Billion | GBX4.04 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.19 Million | ▼ -105 days |
| 2021 | 383 days | GBX796.00 Million | GBX2.08 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -42 days |
| 2020 | 424 days | GBX854.40 Million | GBX2.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +71 days |
| 2019 | 354 days | GBX664.97 Million | GBX1.88 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +354 days |
| 2018 | 0 days | GBX0.74 | GBX1.83 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -379 days |
| 2017 | 379 days | GBX598.80 Million | GBX1.58 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +51 days |
| 2016 | 328 days | GBX463.20 Million | GBX1.41 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +46 days |
| 2015 | 282 days | GBX403.70 Million | GBX1.43 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +14 days |
| 2014 | 268 days | GBX269.70 Million | GBX1.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +12 days |
| 2013 | 256 days | GBX219.40 Million | GBX856.88K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +25 days |
| 2012 | 231 days | GBX178.91 Million | GBX776.02K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -74 days |
| 2011 | 304 days | GBX157.60 Million | GBX517.83K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -28 days |
| 2010 | 333 days | GBX135.40 Million | GBX407.03K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -86 days |
| 2009 | 419 days | GBX149.80 Million | GBX357.92K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +32 days |
| 2008 | 387 days | GBX162.10 Million | GBX418.90K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +69 days |
| 2007 | 318 days | GBX165.70 Million | GBX521.01K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +318 days |
| 2006 | 0 days | GBX0.07 | GBX331.65K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ 0 days |
| 2005 | 0 days | GBX0.86 | GBX313.72K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ 0 days |
| 2004 | 0 days | GBX0.87 | GBX254.54K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -128 days |
| 2003 | 128 days | GBX35.98 Million | GBX280.80K/day | GBX- | GBX0.00 | ▼ -52 days |
| 2002 | 180 days | GBX71.45 Million | GBX395.95K/day | GBX- | GBX0.00 | ▲ +62 days |
| 2001 | 118 days | GBX73.31 Million | GBX621.19K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2000 | 120 days | GBX86.45 Million | GBX722.10K/day | GBX- | GBX15.00 Million | ▼ -17 days |
| 1999 | 137 days | GBX78.25 Million | GBX572.99K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +5 days |
| 1998 | 132 days | GBX70.42 Million | GBX534.23K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +38 days |
| 1997 | 94 days | GBX32.38 Million | GBX344.61K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +87 days |
| 1996 | 7 days | GBX1.41 Million | GBX201.88K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -126 days |
| 1995 | 133 days | GBX18.22 Million | GBX136.66K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +70 days |
| 1994 | 64 days | GBX4.10 Million | GBX64.51K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -104 days |
| 1993 | 167 days | GBX8.67 Million | GBX51.85K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +94 days |
| 1992 | 73 days | GBX3.12 Million | GBX42.52K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -12 days |
| 1991 | 85 days | GBX5.27 Million | GBX62.12K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +42 days |
| 1990 | 43 days | GBX2.86 Million | GBX67.00K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -9 days |
| 1989 | 52 days | GBX2.47 Million | GBX47.58K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -27 days |
| 1988 | 79 days | GBX2.02 Million | GBX25.74K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +14 days |
| 1987 | 64 days | GBX976.18K | GBX15.17K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +11 days |
| 1986 | 53 days | GBX348.55K | GBX6.59K/day | GBX- | GBX- | — |