SThree plc (STEM) — Defensive Interval Ratio
SThree plc (STEM) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 656 days as of May 2026. Defensive assets of GBX304.57 Million (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX304.57 Million) cover 656 days of daily cash needs of GBX464.62K/day.
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SThree plc Defensive Interval Ratio (2004–2025)
This chart shows how SThree plc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 22 annual periods from 2004 to 2025. As of May 2026, the ratio stands at 656 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX304.57 Million can fund 656 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see total assets of SThree plc.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for SThree plc (2004–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for SThree plc from 2004 to 2025, covering 22 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 STEM working capital efficiency 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 | 601 days | GBX342.13 Million | GBX569.69K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +8 days |
| 2024 | 593 days | GBX365.52 Million | GBX616.64K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +57 days |
| 2023 | 536 days | GBX336.85 Million | GBX628.90K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +15 days |
| 2022 | 520 days | GBX347.36 Million | GBX667.48K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +34 days |
| 2021 | 487 days | GBX291.26 Million | GBX598.44K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +19 days |
| 2020 | 467 days | GBX230.44 Million | GBX493.04K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -46 days |
| 2019 | 513 days | GBX262.77 Million | GBX512.08K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +124 days |
| 2018 | 390 days | GBX274.56 Million | GBX704.72K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -27 days |
| 2017 | 417 days | GBX217.73 Million | GBX522.33K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -13 days |
| 2016 | 430 days | GBX182.56 Million | GBX424.31K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +49 days |
| 2015 | 381 days | GBX150.68 Million | GBX395.50K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -31 days |
| 2014 | 412 days | GBX167.62 Million | GBX406.81K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -4 days |
| 2013 | 416 days | GBX117.36 Million | GBX281.91K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +128 days |
| 2012 | 288 days | GBX81.72 Million | GBX283.32K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +14 days |
| 2011 | 274 days | GBX77.13 Million | GBX281.53K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +1 days |
| 2010 | 273 days | GBX70.40 Million | GBX257.97K/day | GBX- | GBX3.50 Million | ▼ -51 days |
| 2009 | 324 days | GBX70.24 Million | GBX216.76K/day | GBX- | GBX3.20 Million | ▼ -83 days |
| 2008 | 407 days | GBX103.13 Million | GBX253.14K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -108 days |
| 2007 | 515 days | GBX112.38 Million | GBX218.10K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -63 days |
| 2006 | 578 days | GBX70.52 Million | GBX121.90K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +225 days |
| 2005 | 353 days | GBX57.02 Million | GBX161.52K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -45 days |
| 2004 | 398 days | GBX42.66 Million | GBX107.17K/day | GBX- | GBX- | — |