Smiths Group PLC (SMIN) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Smiths Group PLC (SMIN) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 148 days as of January 2026. Defensive assets of GBX408.00 Million (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX408.00 Million) cover 148 days of daily cash needs of GBX2.76 Million/day. See SMIN net working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Smiths Group PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how Smiths Group PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 148 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX408.00 Million can fund 148 days of operations without new revenue. See Smiths Group PLC balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Smiths Group PLC (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Smiths Group PLC from 1986 to 2025, 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 how much is Smiths Group PLC worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 240 days | GBX618.00 Million | GBX2.58 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -19 days |
| 2024 | 259 days | GBX671.00 Million | GBX2.59 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-97.00 Million | ▼ -26 days |
| 2023 | 285 days | GBX700.00 Million | GBX2.46 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-79.00 Million | ▲ +107 days |
| 2022 | 178 days | GBX682.00 Million | GBX3.83 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-73.00 Million | ▼ -22 days |
| 2021 | 200 days | GBX541.00 Million | GBX2.70 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-138.00 Million | ▲ +12 days |
| 2020 | 188 days | GBX516.00 Million | GBX2.74 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-134.00 Million | ▼ -71 days |
| 2019 | 259 days | GBX651.00 Million | GBX2.52 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-99.00 Million | ▲ +18 days |
| 2018 | 240 days | GBX633.00 Million | GBX2.63 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-107.00 Million | ▼ -57 days |
| 2017 | 298 days | GBX707.00 Million | GBX2.38 Million/day | GBX- | GBX13.00 Million | ▲ +28 days |
| 2016 | 270 days | GBX737.00 Million | GBX2.73 Million/day | GBX- | GBX13.00 Million | ▼ -25 days |
| 2015 | 295 days | GBX622.00 Million | GBX2.11 Million/day | GBX- | GBX20.00 Million | ▼ -40 days |
| 2014 | 335 days | GBX585.70 Million | GBX1.75 Million/day | GBX- | GBX7.70 Million | ▲ +32 days |
| 2013 | 303 days | GBX724.40 Million | GBX2.39 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.10 Million | ▲ +26 days |
| 2012 | 277 days | GBX617.00 Million | GBX2.23 Million/day | GBX- | GBX7.90 Million | ▼ -71 days |
| 2011 | 348 days | GBX602.00 Million | GBX1.73 Million/day | GBX- | GBX5.70 Million | ▲ +348 days |
| 2010 | 0 days | GBX0.00 | GBX1.76 Million/day | GBX- | GBX15.50 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 2009 | 0 days | GBX0.00 | GBX2.35 Million/day | GBX- | GBX40.70 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 2008 | 0 days | GBX0.00 | GBX2.24 Million/day | GBX- | GBX6.50 Million | ▼ -188 days |
| 2007 | 188 days | GBX449.10 Million | GBX2.39 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +188 days |
| 2006 | 0 days | GBX0.00 | GBX3.06 Million/day | GBX- | GBX26.10 Million | ▼ -258 days |
| 2005 | 258 days | GBX680.60 Million | GBX2.64 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2004 | 264 days | GBX579.60 Million | GBX2.20 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +20 days |
| 2003 | 243 days | GBX529.80 Million | GBX2.18 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +18 days |
| 2002 | 225 days | GBX462.30 Million | GBX2.05 Million/day | GBX- | GBX11.60 Million | ▼ -53 days |
| 2001 | 278 days | GBX899.80 Million | GBX3.24 Million/day | GBX- | GBX12.10 Million | ▲ +10 days |
| 2000 | 268 days | GBX350.00 Million | GBX1.31 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +3 days |
| 1999 | 265 days | GBX323.30 Million | GBX1.22 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +10 days |
| 1998 | 254 days | GBX285.00 Million | GBX1.12 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -3 days |
| 1997 | 258 days | GBX256.40 Million | GBX995.07K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +3 days |
| 1996 | 255 days | GBX240.80 Million | GBX946.03K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -35 days |
| 1995 | 290 days | GBX219.30 Million | GBX756.99K/day | GBX- | GBX400.00K | ▲ +3 days |
| 1994 | 287 days | GBX194.90 Million | GBX678.90K/day | GBX- | GBX400.00K | ▲ +34 days |
| 1993 | 253 days | GBX173.40 Million | GBX685.48K/day | GBX- | GBX500.00K | ▲ +2 days |
| 1992 | 251 days | GBX169.70 Million | GBX676.99K/day | GBX- | GBX3.20 Million | ▼ -13 days |
| 1991 | 264 days | GBX189.10 Million | GBX716.44K/day | GBX- | GBX3.30 Million | ▼ -46 days |
| 1990 | 310 days | GBX177.80 Million | GBX573.42K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -40 days |
| 1989 | 350 days | GBX216.19 Million | GBX618.31K/day | GBX- | GBX42.47 Million | ▼ -126 days |
| 1988 | 476 days | GBX207.94 Million | GBX436.81K/day | GBX- | GBX56.24 Million | ▲ +50 days |
| 1987 | 426 days | GBX127.45 Million | GBX299.01K/day | GBX- | GBX25.53 Million | ▲ +80 days |
| 1986 | 346 days | GBX91.30 Million | GBX263.68K/day | GBX- | GBX- | — |