Volex Plc (VLX) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Volex Plc (VLX) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 290 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of GBX273.09 Million (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX273.09 Million) cover 290 days of daily cash needs of GBX943.24K/day.
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Volex Plc Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2026)
This chart shows how Volex Plc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 49 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 290 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX273.09 Million can fund 290 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see how large is Volex Plc's balance sheet.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Volex Plc (1986–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Volex Plc from 1986 to 2026, covering 49 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 how liquid is Volex Plc's working capital 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 290 days | GBX273.09 Million | GBX943.24K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +24 days |
| 2025 | 265 days | GBX229.90 Million | GBX867.40K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +21 days |
| 2024 | 244 days | GBX187.60 Million | GBX769.04K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -62 days |
| 2023 | 306 days | GBX152.80 Million | GBX499.27K/day | GBX- | GBX492.47K | ▼ -83 days |
| 2022 | 389 days | GBX137.60 Million | GBX354.09K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +92 days |
| 2022 | 297 days | GBX137.61 Million | GBX463.20K/day | GBX- | GBX356.26K | ▼ -66 days |
| 2021 | 363 days | GBX113.40 Million | GBX312.09K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +100 days |
| 2021 | 263 days | GBX113.62 Million | GBX431.78K/day | GBX- | GBX215.49K | ▼ -54 days |
| 2020 | 317 days | GBX66.52 Million | GBX209.53K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +59 days |
| 2020 | 259 days | GBX66.52 Million | GBX257.12K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -96 days |
| 2019 | 354 days | GBX80.85 Million | GBX228.22K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +118 days |
| 2018 | 236 days | GBX56.20 Million | GBX238.01K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -36 days |
| 2018 | 272 days | GBX64.72 Million | GBX238.01K/day | GBX- | GBX192.00K | ▲ +34 days |
| 2017 | 238 days | GBX53.83 Million | GBX226.22K/day | GBX- | GBX380.00K | ▼ -36 days |
| 2017 | 274 days | GBX62.04 Million | GBX226.22K/day | GBX- | GBX380.00K | ▲ +47 days |
| 2016 | 228 days | GBX55.21 Million | GBX242.62K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -37 days |
| 2016 | 264 days | GBX64.10 Million | GBX242.62K/day | GBX- | GBX144.00K | ▲ +42 days |
| 2015 | 223 days | GBX65.80 Million | GBX295.48K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -32 days |
| 2015 | 255 days | GBX75.22 Million | GBX295.48K/day | GBX- | GBX66.00K | ▼ -62 days |
| 2014 | 316 days | GBX78.66 Million | GBX248.88K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +47 days |
| 2014 | 269 days | GBX67.04 Million | GBX248.88K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -17 days |
| 2013 | 287 days | GBX85.27 Million | GBX297.24K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -8 days |
| 2012 | 295 days | GBX107.86 Million | GBX365.22K/day | GBX- | GBX1.45 Million | ▲ +38 days |
| 2011 | 257 days | GBX119.41 Million | GBX464.37K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -34 days |
| 2010 | 291 days | GBX88.51 Million | GBX303.99K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -29 days |
| 2009 | 320 days | GBX86.11 Million | GBX268.86K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -68 days |
| 2008 | 388 days | GBX127.66 Million | GBX328.78K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +37 days |
| 2007 | 351 days | GBX101.66 Million | GBX289.79K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +351 days |
| 2006 | 0 days | GBX2.00 | GBX249.09K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -104 days |
| 2005 | 104 days | GBX46.92 Million | GBX452.94K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -268 days |
| 2004 | 372 days | GBX85.42 Million | GBX229.81K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -56 days |
| 2003 | 428 days | GBX79.07 Million | GBX184.82K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +428 days |
| 2002 | 0 days | GBX2.00 | GBX148.06K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -310 days |
| 2001 | 310 days | GBX95.30 Million | GBX307.75K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +131 days |
| 2000 | 179 days | GBX65.36 Million | GBX365.94K/day | GBX- | GBX708.99K | ▼ -146 days |
| 1999 | 324 days | GBX67.03 Million | GBX206.69K/day | GBX- | GBX811.79K | ▼ -17 days |
| 1998 | 341 days | GBX60.86 Million | GBX178.26K/day | GBX- | GBX1.36 Million | ▼ -38 days |
| 1997 | 379 days | GBX58.38 Million | GBX153.87K/day | GBX- | GBX2.29 Million | ▲ +359 days |
| 1996 | 20 days | GBX3.21 Million | GBX160.40K/day | GBX- | GBX3.21 Million | ▼ -1 days |
| 1995 | 21 days | GBX3.40 Million | GBX165.34K/day | GBX- | GBX3.40 Million | ▼ -270 days |
| 1994 | 290 days | GBX47.70 Million | GBX164.29K/day | GBX- | GBX4.12 Million | ▲ +10 days |
| 1993 | 280 days | GBX45.72 Million | GBX163.32K/day | GBX- | GBX4.15 Million | ▼ -153 days |
| 1992 | 433 days | GBX36.92 Million | GBX85.35K/day | GBX- | GBX2.11 Million | ▲ +121 days |
| 1991 | 312 days | GBX34.32 Million | GBX110.18K/day | GBX- | GBX608.47K | ▼ -10 days |
| 1990 | 322 days | GBX36.14 Million | GBX112.34K/day | GBX- | GBX574.90K | ▼ -17 days |
| 1989 | 339 days | GBX40.19 Million | GBX118.72K/day | GBX- | GBX591.23K | ▲ +13 days |
| 1988 | 325 days | GBX38.59 Million | GBX118.62K/day | GBX- | GBX651.22K | ▼ -22 days |
| 1987 | 347 days | GBX32.21 Million | GBX92.84K/day | GBX- | GBX2.45 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 1986 | 347 days | GBX22.59 Million | GBX65.07K/day | GBX- | GBX512.24K | — |