Diploma PLC (DPLM) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Diploma PLC (DPLM) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 294 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of GBX275.90 Million (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX275.90 Million) cover 294 days of daily cash needs of GBX937.53K/day.
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Diploma PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Diploma PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 294 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX275.90 Million can fund 294 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Diploma PLC assets under control.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Diploma PLC (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Diploma 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. See working capital position of Diploma PLC 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 | 280 days | GBX229.00 Million | GBX817.26K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2024 | 278 days | GBX206.90 Million | GBX743.01K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +7 days |
| 2023 | 272 days | GBX176.20 Million | GBX647.95K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +62 days |
| 2022 | 210 days | GBX151.80 Million | GBX721.92K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -24 days |
| 2021 | 234 days | GBX113.00 Million | GBX483.29K/day | GBX- | GBX3.80 Million | ▼ -521 days |
| 2020 | 755 days | GBX228.50 Million | GBX302.74K/day | GBX- | GBX157.80 Million | ▲ +458 days |
| 2019 | 297 days | GBX87.80 Million | GBX295.62K/day | GBX- | GBX5.50 Million | ▼ -80 days |
| 2018 | 377 days | GBX93.80 Million | GBX249.04K/day | GBX- | GBX21.40 Million | ▲ +27 days |
| 2017 | 349 days | GBX72.90 Million | GBX208.77K/day | GBX- | GBX4.00 Million | ▲ +71 days |
| 2016 | 278 days | GBX57.20 Million | GBX205.48K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -74 days |
| 2015 | 353 days | GBX48.80 Million | GBX138.36K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +14 days |
| 2014 | 339 days | GBX44.40 Million | GBX130.96K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -3 days |
| 2013 | 342 days | GBX41.00 Million | GBX119.73K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +48 days |
| 2012 | 294 days | GBX38.90 Million | GBX132.33K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +6 days |
| 2011 | 288 days | GBX34.70 Million | GBX120.55K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +62 days |
| 2010 | 226 days | GBX29.30 Million | GBX129.59K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -50 days |
| 2009 | 276 days | GBX24.00 Million | GBX86.85K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -24 days |
| 2008 | 301 days | GBX25.30 Million | GBX84.11K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +40 days |
| 2007 | 260 days | GBX24.90 Million | GBX95.62K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -20 days |
| 2006 | 281 days | GBX18.70 Million | GBX66.58K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -12 days |
| 2005 | 293 days | GBX18.70 Million | GBX63.84K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -192 days |
| 2004 | 485 days | GBX32.40 Million | GBX66.85K/day | GBX- | GBX13.80 Million | ▼ -245 days |
| 2003 | 730 days | GBX43.80 Million | GBX60.00K/day | GBX- | GBX28.70 Million | ▼ -59 days |
| 2002 | 789 days | GBX37.40 Million | GBX47.40K/day | GBX- | GBX25.80 Million | ▼ -137 days |
| 2001 | 926 days | GBX41.10 Million | GBX44.38K/day | GBX- | GBX28.40 Million | ▲ +633 days |
| 2000 | 293 days | GBX15.40 Million | GBX52.60K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -218 days |
| 1999 | 511 days | GBX45.20 Million | GBX88.49K/day | GBX- | GBX3.00 Million | ▲ +82 days |
| 1998 | 429 days | GBX49.80 Million | GBX116.16K/day | GBX- | GBX2.00 Million | ▲ +13 days |
| 1997 | 416 days | GBX52.20 Million | GBX125.48K/day | GBX- | GBX2.10 Million | ▲ +38 days |
| 1996 | 378 days | GBX49.10 Million | GBX129.86K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -3 days |
| 1995 | 381 days | GBX45.00 Million | GBX118.08K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -6 days |
| 1994 | 387 days | GBX42.60 Million | GBX110.14K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -10 days |
| 1993 | 397 days | GBX34.60 Million | GBX87.12K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +29 days |
| 1992 | 368 days | GBX27.30 Million | GBX74.25K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +10 days |
| 1991 | 358 days | GBX25.60 Million | GBX71.51K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +25 days |
| 1990 | 333 days | GBX32.20 Million | GBX96.71K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -36 days |
| 1989 | 369 days | GBX28.90 Million | GBX78.36K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -65 days |
| 1988 | 434 days | GBX30.80 Million | GBX70.96K/day | GBX- | GBX700.00K | ▼ -15 days |
| 1987 | 449 days | GBX27.80 Million | GBX61.92K/day | GBX- | GBX600.00K | ▲ +86 days |
| 1986 | 363 days | GBX22.70 Million | GBX62.47K/day | GBX- | GBX- | — |