Smith & Nephew PLC Defensive Interval Ratio
Smith & Nephew PLC defensive interval ratio. Smith & Nephew PLC (SN) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 271 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of GBX1.53 Billion (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX1.53 Billion) cover 271 days of daily cash needs of GBX5.65 Million/day. Explore SN long-term investments to assets to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Defensive Interval Ratio of Smith & Nephew PLC (1985–2025)
Defensive interval ratio of Smith & Nephew PLC from 1985 to 2025. This chart shows how Smith & Nephew PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 271 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX1.53 Billion can fund 271 days of operations without new revenue. Read Smith & Nephew PLC balance sheet liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Smith & Nephew PLC Defensive Interval Ratio by Year (1985–2025)
Smith & Nephew PLC defensive interval ratio by year from 1985 to 2025. The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Smith & Nephew PLC from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 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 Smith & Nephew PLC balance sheet assets.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 327 days | GBX1.43 Billion | GBX4.37 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +39 days |
| 2024 | 288 days | GBX1.21 Billion | GBX4.19 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +129 days |
| 2023 | 159 days | GBX990.00 Million | GBX6.22 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-69.00 Million | ▼ -59 days |
| 2022 | 219 days | GBX1.03 Billion | GBX4.70 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +83 days |
| 2021 | 135 days | GBX789.00 Million | GBX5.84 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-182.00 Million | ▼ -33 days |
| 2020 | 168 days | GBX778.00 Million | GBX4.62 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-133.00 Million | ▼ -60 days |
| 2019 | 228 days | GBX976.00 Million | GBX4.28 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-106.00 Million | ▼ -24 days |
| 2018 | 252 days | GBX1.01 Billion | GBX4.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-92.00 Million | ▼ -17 days |
| 2017 | 270 days | GBX994.00 Million | GBX3.69 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-62.00 Million | ▲ +2 days |
| 2016 | 268 days | GBX988.00 Million | GBX3.69 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +12 days |
| 2015 | 255 days | GBX940.00 Million | GBX3.68 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.00 Million | ▼ -49 days |
| 2014 | 304 days | GBX968.00 Million | GBX3.18 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -14 days |
| 2013 | 318 days | GBX935.00 Million | GBX2.94 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -161 days |
| 2012 | 479 days | GBX1.22 Billion | GBX2.55 Million/day | GBX- | GBX167.00 Million | ▲ +107 days |
| 2011 | 371 days | GBX1.16 Billion | GBX3.12 Million/day | GBX- | GBX142.00 Million | ▼ -2 days |
| 2010 | 374 days | GBX936.00 Million | GBX2.50 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -32 days |
| 2009 | 406 days | GBX960.00 Million | GBX2.36 Million/day | GBX- | GBX14.00 Million | ▲ +406 days |
| 2008 | 0 days | GBX-462.40 | GBX2.65 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2007 | 2 days | GBX14.00 Million | GBX6.27 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2006 | 0 days | GBX1.23K | GBX2.24 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -221 days |
| 2005 | 221 days | GBX614.00 Million | GBX2.77 Million/day | GBX- | GBX133.00 Million | ▼ -121 days |
| 2004 | 342 days | GBX777.42 Million | GBX2.27 Million/day | GBX- | GBX192.27 Million | ▼ -200 days |
| 2003 | 542 days | GBX841.39 Million | GBX1.55 Million/day | GBX- | GBX342.86 Million | ▲ +542 days |
| 2002 | 0 days | GBX18.36K | GBX1.39 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -224 days |
| 2001 | 224 days | GBX383.27 Million | GBX1.71 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +224 days |
| 2000 | 0 days | GBX39.26K | GBX1.65 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +0 days |
| 1999 | 0 days | GBX1.00 | GBX1.64 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ 0 days |
| 1998 | 0 days | GBX230.51K | GBX1.71 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +0 days |
| 1997 | 0 days | GBX2.00 | GBX1.62 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -242 days |
| 1996 | 242 days | GBX409.97 Million | GBX1.69 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -36 days |
| 1995 | 278 days | GBX420.30 Million | GBX1.51 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.24 Million | ▲ +276 days |
| 1994 | 2 days | GBX2.97 Million | GBX1.43 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.97 Million | ▼ -180 days |
| 1993 | 182 days | GBX349.83 Million | GBX1.92 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.96 Million | ▼ -18 days |
| 1992 | 200 days | GBX362.34 Million | GBX1.81 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -3 days |
| 1991 | 202 days | GBX413.53 Million | GBX2.04 Million/day | GBX- | GBX15.72 Million | ▼ -34 days |
| 1990 | 236 days | GBX476.25 Million | GBX2.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX114.00 Million | ▲ +168 days |
| 1989 | 68 days | GBX125.00 Million | GBX1.83 Million/day | GBX- | GBX125.00 Million | ▲ +19 days |
| 1988 | 50 days | GBX73.34 Million | GBX1.47 Million/day | GBX- | GBX73.34 Million | ▼ -217 days |
| 1987 | 267 days | GBX354.86 Million | GBX1.33 Million/day | GBX- | GBX105.86 Million | ▲ +31 days |
| 1986 | 236 days | GBX240.83 Million | GBX1.02 Million/day | GBX- | GBX54.70 Million | ▼ -90 days |
| 1985 | 326 days | GBX188.01 Million | GBX577.05K/day | GBX- | GBX53.88 Million | — |