Shell plc (SHEL) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Shell plc (SHEL) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 226 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of GBX53.21 Billion (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX53.21 Billion) cover 226 days of daily cash needs of GBX235.78 Million/day.
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Shell plc Defensive Interval Ratio (1998–2025)
This chart shows how Shell plc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 24 annual periods from 1998 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 226 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX53.21 Billion can fund 226 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Shell plc total assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Shell plc (1998–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Shell plc from 1998 to 2025, covering 24 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 how liquid is Shell plc's working capital 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 | 198 days | GBX44.61 Billion | GBX225.88 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +78 days |
| 2024 | 120 days | GBX31.23 Billion | GBX260.37 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -19 days |
| 2023 | 139 days | GBX36.46 Billion | GBX261.55 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +20 days |
| 2022 | 119 days | GBX39.54 Billion | GBX332.36 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -84 days |
| 2021 | 203 days | GBX53.21 Billion | GBX261.77 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +119 days |
| 2020 | 84 days | GBX17.02 Billion | GBX202.60 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-12.92 Billion | ▼ -34 days |
| 2019 | 118 days | GBX25.64 Billion | GBX218.15 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-13.49 Billion | ▼ -56 days |
| 2018 | 174 days | GBX37.08 Billion | GBX213.19 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -12 days |
| 2017 | 186 days | GBX40.62 Billion | GBX218.54 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +10 days |
| 2016 | 176 days | GBX35.50 Billion | GBX202.26 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +24 days |
| 2015 | 151 days | GBX29.41 Billion | GBX194.38 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -20 days |
| 2014 | 172 days | GBX40.53 Billion | GBX236.20 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +19 days |
| 2013 | 153 days | GBX39.09 Billion | GBX255.50 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -46 days |
| 2012 | 199 days | GBX52.77 Billion | GBX265.70 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +236 days |
| 2010 | -38 days | GBX-10.37 Billion | GBX275.48 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-10.37 Billion | ▲ +5 days |
| 2009 | -43 days | GBX-10.01 Billion | GBX232.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-10.01 Billion | ▼ -22 days |
| 2008 | -21 days | GBX-6.20 Billion | GBX289.12 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-6.20 Billion | ▼ -212 days |
| 2007 | 191 days | GBX49.40 Billion | GBX258.59 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-5.56 Billion | ▲ +21 days |
| 2006 | 170 days | GBX35.73 Billion | GBX210.27 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-3.93 Billion | ▲ +181 days |
| 2005 | -11 days | GBX-2.49 Billion | GBX232.78 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-2.49 Billion | ▼ -30 days |
| 2004 | 19 days | GBX2.79 Billion | GBX144.39 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +19 days |
| 2000 | 0 days | GBX4.00 Million | GBX116.98 Million/day | GBX- | GBX4.00 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 1999 | 0 days | GBX8.00 Million | GBX91.68 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.00 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 1998 | 0 days | GBX19.00 Million | GBX85.32 Million/day | GBX- | GBX19.00 Million | — |