FirstGroup PLC (FGP) — Defensive Interval Ratio
FirstGroup PLC (FGP) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 143 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of GBX651.40 Million (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX651.40 Million) cover 143 days of daily cash needs of GBX4.57 Million/day.
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FirstGroup PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1995–2025)
This chart shows how FirstGroup PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 31 annual periods from 1995 to 2025. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 143 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX651.40 Million can fund 143 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see FirstGroup PLC balance sheet assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for FirstGroup PLC (1995–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for FirstGroup PLC from 1995 to 2025, covering 31 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 FirstGroup PLC working capital to net assets 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 | 143 days | GBX724.40 Million | GBX5.07 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2024 | 149 days | GBX817.90 Million | GBX5.49 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-400.00K | ▼ -24 days |
| 2023 | 173 days | GBX947.40 Million | GBX5.48 Million/day | GBX- | GBX117.60 Million | ▲ +99 days |
| 2022 | 74 days | GBX419.50 Million | GBX5.68 Million/day | GBX- | GBX117.00 Million | ▲ +12 days |
| 2021 | 62 days | GBX607.50 Million | GBX9.82 Million/day | GBX- | GBX6.40 Million | ▼ -70 days |
| 2020 | 132 days | GBX1.06 Billion | GBX8.00 Million/day | GBX- | GBX30.30 Million | ▼ -53 days |
| 2019 | 185 days | GBX980.80 Million | GBX5.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +23 days |
| 2018 | 162 days | GBX814.50 Million | GBX5.02 Million/day | GBX- | GBX27.30 Million | ▼ -22 days |
| 2017 | 184 days | GBX713.00 Million | GBX3.88 Million/day | GBX- | GBX400.00K | ▲ +19 days |
| 2016 | 165 days | GBX622.90 Million | GBX3.77 Million/day | GBX- | GBX16.70 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 2015 | 160 days | GBX606.00 Million | GBX3.79 Million/day | GBX- | GBX15.50 Million | ▲ +15 days |
| 2014 | 145 days | GBX554.50 Million | GBX3.83 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.50 Million | ▲ +204 days |
| 2013 | -59 days | GBX-288.20 Million | GBX4.89 Million/day | GBX- | GBX23.30 Million | ▼ -189 days |
| 2012 | 130 days | GBX533.30 Million | GBX4.10 Million/day | GBX- | GBX43.50 Million | ▼ -3 days |
| 2011 | 133 days | GBX519.70 Million | GBX3.91 Million/day | GBX- | GBX65.10 Million | ▼ -14 days |
| 2010 | 147 days | GBX545.10 Million | GBX3.70 Million/day | GBX- | GBX32.10 Million | ▲ +40 days |
| 2009 | 108 days | GBX519.10 Million | GBX4.81 Million/day | GBX- | GBX3.10 Million | ▲ +48 days |
| 2008 | 59 days | GBX196.40 Million | GBX3.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX78.10 Million | ▲ +63 days |
| 2007 | -3 days | GBX-7.50 Million | GBX2.17 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -3 days |
| 2006 | 0 days | GBX0.00 | GBX1.79 Million/day | GBX- | GBX14.10 Million | ▼ -192 days |
| 2005 | 192 days | GBX326.80 Million | GBX1.70 Million/day | GBX- | GBX7.50 Million | ▼ -15 days |
| 2004 | 207 days | GBX367.00 Million | GBX1.78 Million/day | GBX- | GBX30.30 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 2003 | 207 days | GBX324.50 Million | GBX1.57 Million/day | GBX- | GBX45.70 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 2002 | 206 days | GBX304.10 Million | GBX1.47 Million/day | GBX- | GBX60.40 Million | ▲ +43 days |
| 2001 | 163 days | GBX264.80 Million | GBX1.62 Million/day | GBX- | GBX11.80 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 2000 | 163 days | GBX237.40 Million | GBX1.46 Million/day | GBX- | GBX48.80 Million | ▲ +15 days |
| 1999 | 147 days | GBX175.40 Million | GBX1.19 Million/day | GBX- | GBX38.10 Million | ▼ -15 days |
| 1998 | 162 days | GBX197.60 Million | GBX1.22 Million/day | GBX- | GBX73.40 Million | ▲ +18 days |
| 1997 | 145 days | GBX93.20 Million | GBX644.66K/day | GBX- | GBX31.20 Million | ▲ +15 days |
| 1996 | 130 days | GBX30.70 Million | GBX236.16K/day | GBX- | GBX6.20 Million | ▲ +8 days |
| 1995 | 122 days | GBX29.10 Million | GBX239.45K/day | GBX- | GBX6.80 Million | — |