Costain Group PLC (COST) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Costain Group PLC (COST) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 262 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of GBX218.60 Million (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX218.60 Million) cover 262 days of daily cash needs of GBX833.70K/day.
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Costain Group PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Costain Group PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 262 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX218.60 Million can fund 262 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Costain Group PLC assets under control.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Costain Group PLC (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Costain Group PLC from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 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 how liquid is Costain Group PLC's working capital to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 244 days | GBX191.50 Million | GBX783.84K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +17 days |
| 2024 | 228 days | GBX185.30 Million | GBX813.42K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +34 days |
| 2023 | 194 days | GBX123.60 Million | GBX638.36K/day | GBX- | GBX4.20 Million | ▼ -74 days |
| 2022 | 267 days | GBX183.90 Million | GBX688.22K/day | GBX- | GBX-3.50 Million | ▲ +15 days |
| 2021 | 252 days | GBX194.10 Million | GBX770.96K/day | GBX- | GBX-5.50 Million | ▲ +3 days |
| 2020 | 249 days | GBX181.80 Million | GBX729.59K/day | GBX- | GBX-3.50 Million | ▲ +27 days |
| 2019 | 222 days | GBX200.10 Million | GBX901.10K/day | GBX- | GBX-6.40 Million | ▼ -33 days |
| 2018 | 255 days | GBX228.50 Million | GBX895.07K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +39 days |
| 2017 | 216 days | GBX250.40 Million | GBX1.16 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -11 days |
| 2016 | 227 days | GBX274.90 Million | GBX1.21 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -23 days |
| 2015 | 250 days | GBX254.90 Million | GBX1.02 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +25 days |
| 2014 | 225 days | GBX184.20 Million | GBX820.00K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +8 days |
| 2013 | 216 days | GBX175.40 Million | GBX811.23K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +20 days |
| 2012 | 196 days | GBX162.90 Million | GBX830.41K/day | GBX- | GBX-2.70 Million | ▲ +13 days |
| 2011 | 183 days | GBX174.80 Million | GBX954.25K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +1 days |
| 2010 | 182 days | GBX155.30 Million | GBX853.15K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -40 days |
| 2009 | 222 days | GBX195.10 Million | GBX878.08K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +17 days |
| 2008 | 205 days | GBX175.40 Million | GBX855.07K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +20 days |
| 2007 | 185 days | GBX138.70 Million | GBX748.49K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -7 days |
| 2006 | 192 days | GBX147.50 Million | GBX767.40K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -40 days |
| 2005 | 232 days | GBX151.90 Million | GBX654.25K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -9 days |
| 2004 | 241 days | GBX142.20 Million | GBX589.86K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +23 days |
| 2003 | 218 days | GBX116.30 Million | GBX532.60K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +15 days |
| 2002 | 203 days | GBX106.00 Million | GBX521.37K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -28 days |
| 2001 | 231 days | GBX94.70 Million | GBX409.86K/day | GBX- | GBX1.10 Million | ▼ -76 days |
| 2000 | 307 days | GBX128.00 Million | GBX416.44K/day | GBX- | GBX1.10 Million | ▼ -34 days |
| 1999 | 341 days | GBX144.80 Million | GBX424.38K/day | GBX- | GBX1.50 Million | ▲ +16 days |
| 1998 | 325 days | GBX154.10 Million | GBX473.70K/day | GBX- | GBX1.40 Million | ▲ +11 days |
| 1997 | 314 days | GBX190.90 Million | GBX608.22K/day | GBX- | GBX1.50 Million | ▲ +45 days |
| 1996 | 269 days | GBX203.40 Million | GBX756.16K/day | GBX- | GBX500.00K | ▲ +46 days |
| 1995 | 223 days | GBX238.40 Million | GBX1.07 Million/day | GBX- | GBX700.00K | ▼ -87 days |
| 1994 | 310 days | GBX286.00 Million | GBX922.47K/day | GBX- | GBX2.60 Million | ▼ -32 days |
| 1993 | 342 days | GBX297.30 Million | GBX869.32K/day | GBX- | GBX2.40 Million | ▲ +97 days |
| 1992 | 245 days | GBX358.10 Million | GBX1.46 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.50 Million | ▼ -25 days |
| 1991 | 270 days | GBX334.70 Million | GBX1.24 Million/day | GBX- | GBX14.10 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 1990 | 280 days | GBX339.00 Million | GBX1.21 Million/day | GBX- | GBX5.30 Million | ▼ -7 days |
| 1989 | 287 days | GBX332.40 Million | GBX1.16 Million/day | GBX- | GBX6.00 Million | ▲ +85 days |
| 1988 | 202 days | GBX180.90 Million | GBX894.79K/day | GBX- | GBX4.50 Million | ▲ +65 days |
| 1987 | 137 days | GBX108.20 Million | GBX788.49K/day | GBX- | GBX4.50 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 1986 | 149 days | GBX103.50 Million | GBX692.60K/day | GBX- | GBX4.50 Million | ▼ -76 days |
| 1985 | 226 days | GBX161.80 Million | GBX716.16K/day | GBX- | GBX67.60 Million | — |