GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) — Defensive Interval Ratio
GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 136 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of GBX7.95 Billion (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX10.00 Million, receivables GBX7.94 Billion) cover 136 days of daily cash needs of GBX58.45 Million/day. Check GlaxoSmithKline PLC tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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GlaxoSmithKline PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2024)
This chart shows how GlaxoSmithKline PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 136 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX7.95 Billion can fund 136 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore GlaxoSmithKline PLC annual equity growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for GlaxoSmithKline PLC (1986–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for GlaxoSmithKline PLC from 1986 to 2024, 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 GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) market capitalisation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 117 days | GBX6.96 Billion | GBX59.44 Million/day | GBX- | GBX21.00 Million | ▼ -24 days |
| 2023 | 141 days | GBX8.15 Billion | GBX57.72 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.25 Billion | ▼ -25 days |
| 2022 | 166 days | GBX10.37 Billion | GBX62.49 Million/day | GBX- | GBX4.15 Billion | ▲ +49 days |
| 2021 | 117 days | GBX7.61 Billion | GBX64.85 Million/day | GBX- | GBX61.00 Million | ▲ +7 days |
| 2020 | 110 days | GBX6.67 Billion | GBX60.68 Million/day | GBX- | GBX78.00 Million | ▲ +4 days |
| 2019 | 106 days | GBX6.96 Billion | GBX65.89 Million/day | GBX- | GBX79.00 Million | ▲ +2 days |
| 2018 | 104 days | GBX6.41 Billion | GBX61.62 Million/day | GBX- | GBX84.00 Million | ▲ +25 days |
| 2017 | 79 days | GBX5.77 Billion | GBX72.79 Million/day | GBX- | GBX78.00 Million | ▼ -32 days |
| 2016 | 111 days | GBX5.78 Billion | GBX52.06 Million/day | GBX- | GBX89.00 Million | ▼ -40 days |
| 2015 | 151 days | GBX5.56 Billion | GBX36.76 Million/day | GBX- | GBX75.00 Million | ▲ +26 days |
| 2014 | 125 days | GBX4.55 Billion | GBX36.42 Million/day | GBX- | GBX69.00 Million | ▼ -18 days |
| 2013 | 143 days | GBX5.35 Billion | GBX37.47 Million/day | GBX- | GBX66.00 Million | ▲ +7 days |
| 2012 | 136 days | GBX5.14 Billion | GBX37.85 Million/day | GBX- | GBX81.00 Million | ▲ +2 days |
| 2011 | 134 days | GBX5.50 Billion | GBX41.12 Million/day | GBX- | GBX184.00 Million | ▼ -36 days |
| 2010 | 170 days | GBX5.87 Billion | GBX34.56 Million/day | GBX- | GBX277.00 Million | ▼ -30 days |
| 2009 | 200 days | GBX6.64 Billion | GBX33.20 Million/day | GBX- | GBX397.00 Million | ▼ -34 days |
| 2008 | 235 days | GBX6.44 Billion | GBX27.44 Million/day | GBX- | GBX391.00 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 2007 | 228 days | GBX6.47 Billion | GBX28.34 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.15 Billion | ▼ -89 days |
| 2006 | 317 days | GBX6.31 Billion | GBX19.90 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.03 Billion | ▲ +278 days |
| 2005 | 39 days | GBX1.03 Billion | GBX26.06 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.02 Billion | ▼ -32 days |
| 2004 | 71 days | GBX1.67 Billion | GBX23.46 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.51 Billion | ▼ -37 days |
| 2003 | 108 days | GBX2.51 Billion | GBX23.21 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.66 Billion | ▼ -200 days |
| 2002 | 308 days | GBX7.44 Billion | GBX24.13 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.42 Billion | ▲ +30 days |
| 2001 | 278 days | GBX7.21 Billion | GBX25.89 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.60 Billion | ▼ -23 days |
| 2000 | 302 days | GBX7.51 Billion | GBX24.89 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.31 Billion | ▲ +8 days |
| 1999 | 294 days | GBX4.24 Billion | GBX14.42 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.75 Billion | ▼ -61 days |
| 1998 | 355 days | GBX4.03 Billion | GBX11.36 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.65 Billion | ▲ +12 days |
| 1997 | 343 days | GBX3.65 Billion | GBX10.65 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.45 Billion | ▲ +60 days |
| 1996 | 283 days | GBX3.22 Billion | GBX11.38 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.00 Billion | ▲ +85 days |
| 1995 | 199 days | GBX2.98 Billion | GBX14.98 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.04 Billion | ▼ -36 days |
| 1995 | 234 days | GBX2.03 Billion | GBX8.68 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -434 days |
| 1994 | 668 days | GBX3.90 Billion | GBX5.84 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.71 Billion | ▲ +66 days |
| 1993 | 602 days | GBX3.63 Billion | GBX6.03 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.43 Billion | ▼ -29 days |
| 1992 | 631 days | GBX2.71 Billion | GBX4.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.73 Billion | ▲ +92 days |
| 1991 | 539 days | GBX3.00 Billion | GBX5.55 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.10 Billion | ▲ +1 days |
| 1990 | 539 days | GBX2.08 Billion | GBX3.85 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.33 Billion | ▼ -6 days |
| 1989 | 545 days | GBX1.29 Billion | GBX2.36 Million/day | GBX- | GBX719.00 Million | ▼ -142 days |
| 1988 | 687 days | GBX1.64 Billion | GBX2.38 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.13 Billion | ▼ -4 days |
| 1987 | 691 days | GBX1.35 Billion | GBX1.95 Million/day | GBX- | GBX912.00 Million | ▲ +97 days |
| 1986 | 594 days | GBX910.00 Million | GBX1.53 Million/day | GBX- | GBX557.00 Million | — |