Ferguson Plc (FERG) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Ferguson Plc (FERG) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 235 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of GBX3.66 Billion (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX3.66 Billion) cover 235 days of daily cash needs of GBX15.57 Million/day. Check Ferguson Plc tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Ferguson Plc Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Ferguson Plc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 235 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX3.66 Billion can fund 235 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore FERG net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Ferguson Plc (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Ferguson 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. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Ferguson Plc market cap and net worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 240 days | GBX3.96 Billion | GBX16.52 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -12 days |
| 2024 | 252 days | GBX3.60 Billion | GBX14.29 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +10 days |
| 2023 | 242 days | GBX3.60 Billion | GBX14.87 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +15 days |
| 2022 | 227 days | GBX3.61 Billion | GBX15.89 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +6 days |
| 2021 | 221 days | GBX2.93 Billion | GBX13.27 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +12 days |
| 2020 | 209 days | GBX2.72 Billion | GBX13.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX9.00 Million | ▼ -42 days |
| 2019 | 251 days | GBX2.87 Billion | GBX11.45 Million/day | GBX- | GBX9.00 Million | ▲ +32 days |
| 2018 | 219 days | GBX2.41 Billion | GBX11.00 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-345.00 Million | ▲ +86 days |
| 2017 | 133 days | GBX2.35 Billion | GBX17.67 Million/day | GBX- | GBX6.57 Million | ▼ -64 days |
| 2016 | 197 days | GBX2.53 Billion | GBX12.85 Million/day | GBX- | GBX14.60 Million | ▲ +27 days |
| 2015 | 170 days | GBX2.59 Billion | GBX15.25 Million/day | GBX- | GBX15.60 Million | ▼ -61 days |
| 2014 | 231 days | GBX2.78 Billion | GBX12.05 Million/day | GBX- | GBX18.60 Million | ▲ +25 days |
| 2013 | 206 days | GBX2.36 Billion | GBX11.46 Million/day | GBX- | GBX24.38 Million | ▼ -22 days |
| 2012 | 228 days | GBX2.53 Billion | GBX11.09 Million/day | GBX- | GBX9.43 Million | ▼ -9 days |
| 2011 | 237 days | GBX2.89 Billion | GBX12.17 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.21 Million | ▲ +52 days |
| 2010 | 186 days | GBX2.65 Billion | GBX14.28 Million/day | GBX- | GBX15.70 Million | ▼ -66 days |
| 2009 | 252 days | GBX3.64 Billion | GBX14.45 Million/day | GBX- | GBX258.96 Million | ▼ -13 days |
| 2008 | 265 days | GBX5.46 Billion | GBX20.63 Million/day | GBX- | GBX9.91 Million | ▲ +24 days |
| 2007 | 241 days | GBX5.15 Billion | GBX21.38 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.14 Million | ▼ -49 days |
| 2006 | 290 days | GBX4.44 Billion | GBX15.33 Million/day | GBX- | GBX7.47 Million | ▼ -19 days |
| 2005 | 309 days | GBX4.11 Billion | GBX13.32 Million/day | GBX- | GBX468.42 Million | ▼ -7 days |
| 2004 | 316 days | GBX3.82 Billion | GBX12.10 Million/day | GBX- | GBX11.30 Million | ▲ +284 days |
| 2003 | 31 days | GBX294.93 Million | GBX9.38 Million/day | GBX- | GBX11.11 Million | ▼ -8 days |
| 2002 | 40 days | GBX282.65 Million | GBX7.15 Million/day | GBX- | GBX14.55 Million | ▲ +37 days |
| 2001 | 3 days | GBX20.37 Million | GBX6.78 Million/day | GBX- | GBX20.37 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 2000 | 2 days | GBX12.45 Million | GBX5.95 Million/day | GBX- | GBX12.45 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 1999 | 1 days | GBX3.89 Million | GBX6.47 Million/day | GBX- | GBX3.89 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 1998 | 1 days | GBX4.25 Million | GBX5.28 Million/day | GBX- | GBX4.25 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 1997 | 1 days | GBX4.10 Million | GBX4.90 Million/day | GBX- | GBX4.10 Million | ▼ -1 days |
| 1996 | 2 days | GBX9.03 Million | GBX4.22 Million/day | GBX- | GBX9.03 Million | ▼ -4 days |
| 1995 | 6 days | GBX25.14 Million | GBX4.08 Million/day | GBX- | GBX25.14 Million | ▼ -1 days |
| 1994 | 7 days | GBX24.85 Million | GBX3.53 Million/day | GBX- | GBX24.85 Million | ▼ -3 days |
| 1993 | 10 days | GBX24.66 Million | GBX2.45 Million/day | GBX- | GBX24.66 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 1992 | 4 days | GBX13.59 Million | GBX3.25 Million/day | GBX- | GBX13.59 Million | ▼ -322 days |
| 1991 | 326 days | GBX477.43 Million | GBX1.46 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.50 Million | ▲ +325 days |
| 1990 | 1 days | GBX1.86 Million | GBX1.77 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.86 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 1989 | 1 days | GBX1.66 Million | GBX1.59 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.66 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 1988 | 1 days | GBX1.64 Million | GBX1.40 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.64 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 1987 | 0 days | GBX168.83K | GBX883.90K/day | GBX- | GBX168.83K | ▼ 0 days |
| 1986 | 0 days | GBX228.05K | GBX823.76K/day | GBX- | GBX228.05K | — |