Spirent Communications plc (SPT) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Spirent Communications plc (SPT) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 246 days as of June 2025. Defensive assets of GBX103.90 Million (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX103.90 Million) cover 246 days of daily cash needs of GBX421.92K/day. Check SPT tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Spirent Communications plc Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2024)
This chart shows how Spirent Communications plc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2024. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 246 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX103.90 Million can fund 246 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore SPT net assets growth trend to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Spirent Communications plc (1985–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Spirent Communications plc from 1985 to 2024, 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 SPT stock market capitalisation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 274 days | GBX124.00 Million | GBX452.88K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -22 days |
| 2023 | 296 days | GBX120.80 Million | GBX408.22K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +23 days |
| 2022 | 273 days | GBX142.40 Million | GBX521.64K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -35 days |
| 2021 | 308 days | GBX149.30 Million | GBX484.11K/day | GBX- | GBX100.00K | ▲ +29 days |
| 2020 | 279 days | GBX118.60 Million | GBX425.21K/day | GBX- | GBX200.00K | ▼ -26 days |
| 2019 | 304 days | GBX128.80 Million | GBX423.01K/day | GBX- | GBX100.00K | ▼ -41 days |
| 2018 | 346 days | GBX123.40 Million | GBX356.71K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +42 days |
| 2017 | 304 days | GBX113.90 Million | GBX375.07K/day | GBX- | GBX100.00K | ▼ -4 days |
| 2016 | 308 days | GBX112.20 Million | GBX364.38K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +3 days |
| 2015 | 305 days | GBX111.10 Million | GBX364.66K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +19 days |
| 2014 | 286 days | GBX107.80 Million | GBX377.53K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +52 days |
| 2013 | 233 days | GBX89.60 Million | GBX384.38K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -35 days |
| 2012 | 268 days | GBX88.30 Million | GBX329.32K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +277 days |
| 2011 | -9 days | GBX-3.20 Million | GBX361.92K/day | GBX- | GBX-3.20 Million | ▲ +21 days |
| 2010 | -29 days | GBX-10.20 Million | GBX347.40K/day | GBX- | GBX-10.20 Million | ▼ -37 days |
| 2009 | 8 days | GBX2.27 Million | GBX283.97K/day | GBX- | GBX970.20K | ▼ -261 days |
| 2008 | 269 days | GBX83.62 Million | GBX310.53K/day | GBX- | GBX3.66 Million | ▲ +250 days |
| 2007 | 20 days | GBX9.92 Million | GBX504.75K/day | GBX- | GBX9.92 Million | ▼ -206 days |
| 2006 | 225 days | GBX118.73 Million | GBX527.11K/day | GBX- | GBX9.99 Million | ▲ +23 days |
| 2005 | 202 days | GBX91.71 Million | GBX453.98K/day | GBX- | GBX4.47 Million | ▼ -81 days |
| 2004 | 283 days | GBX183.17 Million | GBX646.36K/day | GBX- | GBX27.43 Million | ▲ +27 days |
| 2003 | 257 days | GBX142.14 Million | GBX553.33K/day | GBX- | GBX0.00 | ▼ -37 days |
| 2002 | 294 days | GBX141.58 Million | GBX482.33K/day | GBX- | GBX161.07K | ▲ +293 days |
| 2001 | 1 days | GBX435.90K | GBX708.59K/day | GBX- | GBX435.90K | ▼ -338 days |
| 2000 | 339 days | GBX304.25 Million | GBX897.80K/day | GBX- | GBX5.83 Million | ▲ +126 days |
| 1999 | 213 days | GBX254.63 Million | GBX1.19 Million/day | GBX- | GBX82.50 Million | ▲ +194 days |
| 1998 | 19 days | GBX9.63 Million | GBX503.42K/day | GBX- | GBX9.63 Million | ▼ -363 days |
| 1997 | 383 days | GBX201.51 Million | GBX526.73K/day | GBX- | GBX39.51 Million | ▼ -95 days |
| 1996 | 478 days | GBX211.48 Million | GBX442.43K/day | GBX- | GBX78.28 Million | ▲ +53 days |
| 1995 | 425 days | GBX209.66 Million | GBX493.08K/day | GBX- | GBX81.64 Million | ▼ -121 days |
| 1994 | 546 days | GBX221.78 Million | GBX406.20K/day | GBX- | GBX109.59 Million | ▲ +198 days |
| 1993 | 348 days | GBX103.77 Million | GBX297.82K/day | GBX- | GBX12.20 Million | ▲ +295 days |
| 1992 | 53 days | GBX19.97 Million | GBX377.14K/day | GBX- | GBX19.97 Million | ▼ -315 days |
| 1991 | 368 days | GBX137.61 Million | GBX373.83K/day | GBX- | GBX63.76 Million | ▲ +200 days |
| 1990 | 168 days | GBX67.24 Million | GBX401.10K/day | GBX- | GBX67.24 Million | ▼ -291 days |
| 1989 | 459 days | GBX130.79 Million | GBX285.09K/day | GBX- | GBX55.19 Million | ▼ -49 days |
| 1988 | 508 days | GBX138.22 Million | GBX272.17K/day | GBX- | GBX67.20 Million | ▼ -364 days |
| 1987 | 872 days | GBX148.12 Million | GBX169.84K/day | GBX- | GBX91.41 Million | ▲ +449 days |
| 1986 | 423 days | GBX62.75 Million | GBX148.36K/day | GBX- | GBX20.87 Million | ▲ +196 days |
| 1985 | 227 days | GBX23.84 Million | GBX105.11K/day | GBX- | GBX23.84 Million | — |