Shell plc Defensive Interval Ratio
Shell plc 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. Explore SHEL long-term investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Defensive Interval Ratio of Shell plc (1998–2025)
Defensive interval ratio of Shell plc from 1998 to 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. Read Shell plc debt and liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Shell plc Defensive Interval Ratio by Year (1998–2025)
Shell plc defensive interval ratio by year from 1998 to 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. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Shell plc total assets.
| 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 | — |