Mothercare PLC (MTC) — Defensive Interval Ratio

Latest as of September 2025: 238 days

Mothercare PLC (MTC) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 238 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of GBX4.10 Million (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX4.10 Million) cover 238 days of daily cash needs of GBX17.26K/day. Check tangible equity quality of Mothercare PLC to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Defensive Interval Ratio

238 days
Days of operational coverage

Defensive Assets

GBX4.10 Million
Cash + ST Investments + Receivables

Daily Cash Need

GBX17.26K
Current Liabilities ÷ 365

Current Liabilities

GBX6.30 Million
GBX

Mothercare PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2025)

This chart shows how Mothercare PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 44 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 238 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX4.10 Million can fund 238 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Mothercare PLC (MTC) equity growth momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.

Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Mothercare PLC (1986–2025)

The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Mothercare PLC from 1986 to 2025, covering 44 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 how much is Mothercare PLC worth.

Year DIR (days) Defensive Assets (GBX) Daily Cash Need Cash ST Investments Change (days)
2025 182 days GBX4.10 Million GBX22.47K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +0 days
2025 182 days GBX4.10 Million GBX22.47K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +140 days
2024 43 days GBX3.30 Million GBX77.53K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -125 days
2023 167 days GBX5.50 Million GBX32.88K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +4 days
2022 163 days GBX6.30 Million GBX38.63K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -16 days
2021 179 days GBX15.30 Million GBX85.48K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +105 days
2020 74 days GBX12.50 Million GBX169.04K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -19 days
2019 93 days GBX34.50 Million GBX372.05K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -55 days
2018 148 days GBX54.50 Million GBX368.22K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -56 days
2017 204 days GBX76.00 Million GBX373.15K/day GBX- GBX8.60 Million ▲ +78 days
2017 126 days GBX47.00 Million GBX373.15K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -48 days
2016 173 days GBX69.30 Million GBX399.45K/day GBX- GBX12.10 Million ▲ +29 days
2015 145 days GBX53.00 Million GBX366.58K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -7 days
2015 151 days GBX55.40 Million GBX366.58K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +46 days
2014 106 days GBX45.70 Million GBX432.88K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +0 days
2014 106 days GBX45.70 Million GBX432.88K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +15 days
2013 91 days GBX37.10 Million GBX408.22K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -40 days
2012 131 days GBX54.30 Million GBX415.34K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -12 days
2011 143 days GBX54.50 Million GBX381.92K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +19 days
2010 123 days GBX44.30 Million GBX358.90K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +7 days
2009 117 days GBX39.30 Million GBX336.16K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +30 days
2008 87 days GBX28.50 Million GBX328.77K/day GBX- GBX-2.00 Million ▼ -70 days
2007 157 days GBX26.10 Million GBX166.30K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +41 days
2006 116 days GBX17.70 Million GBX153.15K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +26 days
2005 90 days GBX15.00 Million GBX167.12K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -6 days
2004 95 days GBX15.70 Million GBX164.66K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +1 days
2003 95 days GBX14.10 Million GBX148.77K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -20 days
2002 115 days GBX20.60 Million GBX178.90K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +27 days
2001 88 days GBX17.10 Million GBX194.52K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +55 days
2000 33 days GBX23.30 Million GBX705.21K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -32 days
1999 65 days GBX57.30 Million GBX886.58K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -10 days
1998 75 days GBX60.90 Million GBX813.15K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +4 days
1997 71 days GBX50.30 Million GBX706.58K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +2 days
1996 69 days GBX39.40 Million GBX569.59K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +2 days
1995 67 days GBX33.40 Million GBX500.27K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +11 days
1994 55 days GBX22.60 Million GBX408.22K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -69 days
1993 125 days GBX46.40 Million GBX372.05K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +84 days
1992 40 days GBX28.10 Million GBX696.99K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -49 days
1991 89 days GBX61.70 Million GBX690.41K/day GBX- GBX- ▼ -55 days
1990 144 days GBX119.40 Million GBX826.85K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +27 days
1989 118 days GBX101.30 Million GBX861.64K/day GBX- GBX9.50 Million ▲ +28 days
1988 89 days GBX70.00 Million GBX785.48K/day GBX- GBX1.70 Million ▲ +2 days
1987 87 days GBX61.03 Million GBX703.69K/day GBX- GBX- ▲ +15 days
1986 72 days GBX44.87 Million GBX623.91K/day GBX- GBX- —
DIR = (Cash + Short-term Investments + Net Receivables) / (Daily Cash Expenses)