CRH PLC (CRH) — Defensive Interval Ratio
CRH PLC (CRH) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 157 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of GBX4.38 Billion (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX4.38 Billion) cover 157 days of daily cash needs of GBX27.98 Million/day. Check CRH PLC tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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CRH PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1989–2025)
This chart shows how CRH PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 37 annual periods from 1989 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 157 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX4.38 Billion can fund 157 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore CRH shareholders equity momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for CRH PLC (1989–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for CRH PLC from 1989 to 2025, 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 market value of CRH PLC.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 227 days | GBX5.45 Billion | GBX23.98 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +51 days |
| 2024 | 177 days | GBX4.98 Billion | GBX28.21 Million/day | GBX- | GBX161.00 Million | ▲ +10 days |
| 2023 | 166 days | GBX4.57 Billion | GBX27.43 Million/day | GBX- | GBX58.40 Million | ▲ +16 days |
| 2022 | 151 days | GBX3.67 Billion | GBX24.35 Million/day | GBX- | GBX14.00 Million | ▼ -19 days |
| 2021 | 170 days | GBX3.53 Billion | GBX20.77 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-3.61 Million | ▲ +29 days |
| 2020 | 141 days | GBX2.89 Billion | GBX20.45 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-33.89 Million | ▲ +39 days |
| 2019 | 102 days | GBX3.20 Billion | GBX31.42 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.97 Million | ▼ -67 days |
| 2018 | 169 days | GBX5.43 Billion | GBX32.20 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.36 Billion | ▼ -20 days |
| 2017 | 188 days | GBX3.11 Billion | GBX16.52 Million/day | GBX- | GBX15.00 Million | ▼ -23 days |
| 2016 | 211 days | GBX3.42 Billion | GBX16.16 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.00 Million | ▲ +21 days |
| 2015 | 190 days | GBX3.32 Billion | GBX17.45 Million/day | GBX- | GBX9.00 Million | ▼ -16 days |
| 2014 | 206 days | GBX2.18 Billion | GBX10.59 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.00 Million | ▲ +21 days |
| 2013 | 185 days | GBX2.04 Billion | GBX11.05 Million/day | GBX- | GBX9.00 Million | ▼ -6 days |
| 2012 | 191 days | GBX2.63 Billion | GBX13.82 Million/day | GBX- | GBX41.00 Million | ▲ +188 days |
| 2011 | 3 days | GBX37.59 Million | GBX13.17 Million/day | GBX- | GBX37.59 Million | ▼ -187 days |
| 2010 | 189 days | GBX2.58 Billion | GBX13.62 Million/day | GBX- | GBX49.21 Million | ▼ -15 days |
| 2009 | 205 days | GBX2.55 Billion | GBX12.45 Million/day | GBX- | GBX94.56 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 2008 | 199 days | GBX3.27 Billion | GBX16.49 Million/day | GBX- | GBX178.19 Million | ▼ -32 days |
| 2007 | 230 days | GBX3.67 Billion | GBX15.93 Million/day | GBX- | GBX464.00 Million | ▼ -34 days |
| 2006 | 264 days | GBX3.66 Billion | GBX13.84 Million/day | GBX- | GBX488.99 Million | ▼ -11 days |
| 2005 | 276 days | GBX2.88 Billion | GBX10.45 Million/day | GBX- | GBX405.35 Million | ▼ -19 days |
| 2004 | 295 days | GBX2.46 Billion | GBX8.34 Million/day | GBX- | GBX627.30 Million | ▼ -237 days |
| 2003 | 532 days | GBX4.02 Billion | GBX7.55 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.33 Billion | ▼ -308 days |
| 2002 | 840 days | GBX4.21 Billion | GBX5.02 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.78 Billion | ▲ +526 days |
| 2001 | 314 days | GBX1.66 Billion | GBX5.27 Million/day | GBX- | GBX56.01 Million | ▲ +164 days |
| 2000 | 150 days | GBX1.59 Billion | GBX10.62 Million/day | GBX- | GBX47.80 Million | ▲ +147 days |
| 1999 | 2 days | GBX14.07 Million | GBX6.19 Million/day | GBX- | GBX14.07 Million | ▼ -172 days |
| 1998 | 174 days | GBX917.11 Million | GBX5.26 Million/day | GBX- | GBX12.61 Million | ▲ +2 days |
| 1997 | 172 days | GBX791.83 Million | GBX4.60 Million/day | GBX- | GBX11.05 Million | ▼ -2 days |
| 1996 | 175 days | GBX637.63 Million | GBX3.65 Million/day | GBX- | GBX27.23 Million | ▲ +48 days |
| 1995 | 127 days | GBX401.10 Million | GBX3.17 Million/day | GBX- | GBX15.98 Million | ▲ +22 days |
| 1994 | 104 days | GBX404.12 Million | GBX3.87 Million/day | GBX- | GBX16.86 Million | ▼ -82 days |
| 1993 | 186 days | GBX337.91 Million | GBX1.81 Million/day | GBX- | GBX16.08 Million | ▼ -18 days |
| 1992 | 205 days | GBX293.07 Million | GBX1.43 Million/day | GBX- | GBX12.87 Million | ▲ +27 days |
| 1991 | 177 days | GBX291.78 Million | GBX1.64 Million/day | GBX- | GBX18.34 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 1990 | 160 days | GBX296.47 Million | GBX1.85 Million/day | GBX- | GBX13.04 Million | ▼ -33 days |
| 1989 | 193 days | GBX254.34 Million | GBX1.32 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | — |