WPP PLC (WPP) — Defensive Interval Ratio
WPP PLC (WPP) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 276 days as of June 2025. Defensive assets of GBX10.41 Billion (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX10.41 Billion) cover 276 days of daily cash needs of GBX37.70 Million/day. Check WPP goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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WPP PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1987–2024)
This chart shows how WPP PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 37 annual periods from 1987 to 2024. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 276 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX10.41 Billion can fund 276 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore WPP PLC (WPP) net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for WPP PLC (1987–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for WPP PLC from 1987 to 2024, covering 37 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 WPP PLC market cap and net worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 254 days | GBX10.80 Billion | GBX42.51 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +94 days |
| 2023 | 160 days | GBX7.12 Billion | GBX44.52 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-207.20 Million | ▼ -88 days |
| 2022 | 248 days | GBX12.03 Billion | GBX48.52 Million/day | GBX- | GBX219.90 Million | ▼ -16 days |
| 2021 | 263 days | GBX11.90 Billion | GBX45.17 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.11 Billion | ▲ +54 days |
| 2020 | 209 days | GBX13.31 Billion | GBX63.64 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.82 Billion | ▲ +17 days |
| 2019 | 192 days | GBX12.69 Billion | GBX65.90 Million/day | GBX- | GBX863.60 Million | ▼ -7 days |
| 2018 | 199 days | GBX13.65 Billion | GBX68.54 Million/day | GBX- | GBX632.40 Million | ▲ +12 days |
| 2017 | 187 days | GBX12.81 Billion | GBX68.42 Million/day | GBX- | GBX341.80 Million | ▼ -84 days |
| 2016 | 272 days | GBX12.48 Billion | GBX45.93 Million/day | GBX- | GBX180.70 Million | ▲ +93 days |
| 2015 | 179 days | GBX6.95 Billion | GBX38.95 Million/day | GBX- | GBX154.60 Million | ▼ -14 days |
| 2014 | 193 days | GBX6.88 Billion | GBX35.72 Million/day | GBX- | GBX545.70 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 2013 | 205 days | GBX6.81 Billion | GBX33.25 Million/day | GBX- | GBX122.50 Million | ▼ -21 days |
| 2012 | 226 days | GBX7.49 Billion | GBX33.14 Million/day | GBX- | GBX586.00 Million | ▼ -5 days |
| 2011 | 231 days | GBX7.46 Billion | GBX32.32 Million/day | GBX- | GBX492.20 Million | ▲ +2 days |
| 2010 | 229 days | GBX7.56 Billion | GBX33.08 Million/day | GBX- | GBX255.40 Million | ▼ -33 days |
| 2009 | 261 days | GBX6.91 Billion | GBX26.45 Million/day | GBX- | GBX720.70 Million | ▲ +19 days |
| 2008 | 242 days | GBX8.06 Billion | GBX33.25 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.25 Billion | ▲ +13 days |
| 2007 | 230 days | GBX6.23 Billion | GBX27.14 Million/day | GBX- | GBX809.64 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 2006 | 240 days | GBX4.98 Billion | GBX20.75 Million/day | GBX- | GBX547.70 Million | ▼ -22 days |
| 2005 | 262 days | GBX4.84 Billion | GBX18.46 Million/day | GBX- | GBX565.04 Million | ▲ +59 days |
| 2004 | 203 days | GBX2.88 Billion | GBX14.16 Million/day | GBX- | GBX243.89 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 2003 | 213 days | GBX2.75 Billion | GBX12.87 Million/day | GBX- | GBX401.80 Million | ▼ -15 days |
| 2002 | 229 days | GBX2.57 Billion | GBX11.23 Million/day | GBX- | GBX190.40 Million | ▲ +222 days |
| 2001 | 6 days | GBX76.97 Million | GBX11.87 Million/day | GBX- | GBX76.97 Million | ▼ -197 days |
| 2000 | 204 days | GBX2.38 Billion | GBX11.66 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +5 days |
| 1999 | 199 days | GBX1.17 Billion | GBX5.88 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -2 days |
| 1998 | 201 days | GBX978.20 Million | GBX4.87 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -3 days |
| 1997 | 204 days | GBX950.27 Million | GBX4.66 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -3 days |
| 1996 | 207 days | GBX854.07 Million | GBX4.13 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -10 days |
| 1994 | 217 days | GBX762.76 Million | GBX3.51 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +15 days |
| 1993 | 202 days | GBX679.56 Million | GBX3.36 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -28 days |
| 1992 | 231 days | GBX714.25 Million | GBX3.10 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -7 days |
| 1991 | 238 days | GBX630.67 Million | GBX2.65 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +13 days |
| 1990 | 224 days | GBX606.55 Million | GBX2.70 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +19 days |
| 1989 | 206 days | GBX663.46 Million | GBX3.22 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ 0 days |
| 1988 | 206 days | GBX267.44 Million | GBX1.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +35 days |
| 1987 | 171 days | GBX248.50 Million | GBX1.45 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | — |