Bunzl PLC (BNZL) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Bunzl PLC (BNZL) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 215 days as of June 2025. Defensive assets of GBX1.63 Billion (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX1.63 Billion) cover 215 days of daily cash needs of GBX7.60 Million/day. See working capital position of Bunzl PLC to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Bunzl PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1988–2024)
This chart shows how Bunzl PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 37 annual periods from 1988 to 2024. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 215 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX1.63 Billion can fund 215 days of operations without new revenue. See how leveraged is Bunzl PLC's balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Bunzl PLC (1988–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Bunzl PLC from 1988 to 2024, 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 BNZL market cap overview.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 136 days | GBX1.54 Billion | GBX11.33 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2023 | 142 days | GBX1.29 Billion | GBX9.07 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -13 days |
| 2022 | 155 days | GBX1.47 Billion | GBX9.49 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -22 days |
| 2021 | 177 days | GBX1.34 Billion | GBX7.60 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -4 days |
| 2020 | 180 days | GBX1.32 Billion | GBX7.31 Million/day | GBX- | GBX12.60 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 2019 | 190 days | GBX1.18 Billion | GBX6.23 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -25 days |
| 2018 | 215 days | GBX1.26 Billion | GBX5.84 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +21 days |
| 2017 | 194 days | GBX1.04 Billion | GBX5.37 Million/day | GBX- | GBX10.30 Million | ▼ -67 days |
| 2016 | 261 days | GBX1.17 Billion | GBX4.49 Million/day | GBX- | GBX12.50 Million | ▲ +32 days |
| 2015 | 228 days | GBX964.70 Million | GBX4.23 Million/day | GBX- | GBX17.20 Million | ▼ -45 days |
| 2014 | 273 days | GBX872.30 Million | GBX3.19 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.50 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 2013 | 273 days | GBX863.60 Million | GBX3.17 Million/day | GBX- | GBX600.00K | ▲ +71 days |
| 2012 | 201 days | GBX667.70 Million | GBX3.31 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -70 days |
| 2011 | 271 days | GBX740.10 Million | GBX2.73 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +7 days |
| 2010 | 264 days | GBX693.40 Million | GBX2.62 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.30 Million | ▼ -31 days |
| 2009 | 295 days | GBX678.90 Million | GBX2.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX100.00K | ▲ +18 days |
| 2008 | 278 days | GBX726.50 Million | GBX2.61 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +9 days |
| 2007 | 269 days | GBX576.90 Million | GBX2.14 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -39 days |
| 2006 | 308 days | GBX521.30 Million | GBX1.70 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +39 days |
| 2005 | 269 days | GBX451.85 Million | GBX1.68 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.55 Million | ▲ +42 days |
| 2004 | 227 days | GBX467.70 Million | GBX2.06 Million/day | GBX- | GBX29.30 Million | ▲ +415 days |
| 2003 | -188 days | GBX-257.30 Million | GBX1.37 Million/day | GBX- | GBX111.30 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 2002 | -176 days | GBX-227.20 Million | GBX1.29 Million/day | GBX- | GBX140.70 Million | ▼ -501 days |
| 2001 | 325 days | GBX457.90 Million | GBX1.41 Million/day | GBX- | GBX30.20 Million | ▲ +66 days |
| 2000 | 259 days | GBX403.40 Million | GBX1.56 Million/day | GBX- | GBX3.10 Million | ▼ -81 days |
| 1999 | 339 days | GBX337.00 Million | GBX992.88K/day | GBX- | GBX200.00K | ▼ -23 days |
| 1998 | 362 days | GBX304.70 Million | GBX840.82K/day | GBX- | GBX5.80 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 1997 | 345 days | GBX292.90 Million | GBX848.49K/day | GBX- | GBX3.60 Million | ▼ -50 days |
| 1996 | 395 days | GBX294.80 Million | GBX745.75K/day | GBX- | GBX15.00 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 1995 | 405 days | GBX286.80 Million | GBX708.22K/day | GBX- | GBX11.00 Million | ▼ -15 days |
| 1994 | 420 days | GBX264.60 Million | GBX629.59K/day | GBX- | GBX2.40 Million | ▲ +58 days |
| 1993 | 362 days | GBX243.00 Million | GBX670.96K/day | GBX- | GBX2.00 Million | ▲ +9 days |
| 1992 | 353 days | GBX230.00 Million | GBX650.96K/day | GBX- | GBX1.70 Million | ▼ -80 days |
| 1991 | 434 days | GBX247.90 Million | GBX571.51K/day | GBX- | GBX600.00K | ▲ +39 days |
| 1990 | 395 days | GBX231.40 Million | GBX586.30K/day | GBX- | GBX3.60 Million | ▲ +57 days |
| 1989 | 338 days | GBX252.90 Million | GBX749.32K/day | GBX- | GBX900.00K | ▼ -72 days |
| 1988 | 409 days | GBX311.00 Million | GBX760.27K/day | GBX- | GBX17.30 Million | — |