Experian PLC (EXPN) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Experian PLC (EXPN) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 274 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of GBX2.41 Billion (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX31.00 Million, receivables GBX2.38 Billion) cover 274 days of daily cash needs of GBX8.78 Million/day.
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Experian PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (2005–2026)
This chart shows how Experian PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 22 annual periods from 2005 to 2026. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 274 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX2.41 Billion can fund 274 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Experian PLC total assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Experian PLC (2005–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Experian PLC from 2005 to 2026, covering 22 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 EXPN working capital ratio 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 274 days | GBX2.41 Billion | GBX8.78 Million/day | GBX- | GBX31.00 Million | ▲ +65 days |
| 2025 | 209 days | GBX1.72 Billion | GBX8.22 Million/day | GBX- | GBX36.00 Million | ▲ +5 days |
| 2024 | 205 days | GBX1.66 Billion | GBX8.12 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.99 Million | ▼ -44 days |
| 2023 | 248 days | GBX1.57 Billion | GBX6.33 Million/day | GBX- | GBX7.00 Million | ▼ -14 days |
| 2022 | 262 days | GBX1.41 Billion | GBX5.38 Million/day | GBX- | GBX7.00 Million | ▲ +73 days |
| 2021 | 189 days | GBX1.25 Billion | GBX6.62 Million/day | GBX- | GBX20.00 Million | ▲ +5 days |
| 2020 | 184 days | GBX1.12 Billion | GBX6.09 Million/day | GBX- | GBX17.00 Million | ▲ +44 days |
| 2019 | 140 days | GBX1.09 Billion | GBX7.78 Million/day | GBX- | GBX9.00 Million | ▼ -16 days |
| 2018 | 156 days | GBX1.15 Billion | GBX7.35 Million/day | GBX- | GBX4.00 Million | ▲ +21 days |
| 2017 | 135 days | GBX791.00 Million | GBX5.87 Million/day | GBX- | GBX20.00 Million | ▼ -123 days |
| 2016 | 258 days | GBX948.00 Million | GBX3.68 Million/day | GBX- | GBX46.00 Million | ▲ +56 days |
| 2015 | 201 days | GBX774.00 Million | GBX3.85 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.00 Million | ▲ +37 days |
| 2014 | 164 days | GBX854.00 Million | GBX5.21 Million/day | GBX- | GBX27.00 Million | ▼ -14 days |
| 2013 | 178 days | GBX947.00 Million | GBX5.33 Million/day | GBX- | GBX27.00 Million | ▲ +177 days |
| 2012 | 1 days | GBX7.00 Million | GBX6.84 Million/day | GBX- | GBX7.00 Million | ▼ -168 days |
| 2011 | 169 days | GBX639.00 Million | GBX3.78 Million/day | GBX- | GBX20.00 Million | ▲ +154 days |
| 2010 | 15 days | GBX54.00 Million | GBX3.63 Million/day | GBX- | GBX27.00 Million | ▼ -119 days |
| 2009 | 134 days | GBX545.00 Million | GBX4.08 Million/day | GBX- | GBX21.00 Million | ▲ +131 days |
| 2008 | 3 days | GBX12.00 Million | GBX4.28 Million/day | GBX- | GBX6.00 Million | ▼ -109 days |
| 2007 | 112 days | GBX684.00 Million | GBX6.11 Million/day | GBX- | GBX53.00 Million | ▼ -75 days |
| 2006 | 187 days | GBX1.74 Billion | GBX9.31 Million/day | GBX- | GBX10.00 Million | ▼ -158 days |
| 2005 | 345 days | GBX2.11 Billion | GBX6.13 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | — |