Whitbread PLC (WTB) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Whitbread PLC (WTB) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 59 days as of February 2026. Defensive assets of GBX142.90 Million (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX142.90 Million) cover 59 days of daily cash needs of GBX2.44 Million/day. Check Whitbread PLC tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Whitbread PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2026)
This chart shows how Whitbread PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 48 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of February 2026, the ratio stands at 59 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX142.90 Million can fund 59 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore WTB year-over-year net asset growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Whitbread PLC (1986–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Whitbread PLC from 1986 to 2026, covering 48 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 how much is Whitbread PLC worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (GBX) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59 days | GBX142.90 Million | GBX2.44 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +23 days |
| 2025 | 35 days | GBX127.10 Million | GBX3.61 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -15 days |
| 2024 | 50 days | GBX119.30 Million | GBX2.38 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +0 days |
| 2024 | 50 days | GBX119.30 Million | GBX2.38 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -11 days |
| 2023 | 61 days | GBX141.80 Million | GBX2.32 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +10 days |
| 2022 | 51 days | GBX100.60 Million | GBX1.97 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-15.80 Million | ▲ +38 days |
| 2021 | 13 days | GBX28.40 Million | GBX2.12 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-28.20 Million | ▼ -130 days |
| 2020 | 143 days | GBX253.70 Million | GBX1.77 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-54.00 Million | ▼ -30 days |
| 2020 | 174 days | GBX307.70 Million | GBX1.77 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +152 days |
| 2019 | 21 days | GBX55.70 Million | GBX2.60 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -87 days |
| 2018 | 108 days | GBX252.50 Million | GBX2.33 Million/day | GBX- | GBX61.40 Million | ▲ +32 days |
| 2017 | 77 days | GBX175.90 Million | GBX2.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX12.30 Million | ▲ +26 days |
| 2016 | 51 days | GBX95.90 Million | GBX1.90 Million/day | GBX- | GBX3.20 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 2016 | 51 days | GBX95.90 Million | GBX1.90 Million/day | GBX- | GBX3.20 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 2015 | 49 days | GBX78.60 Million | GBX1.60 Million/day | GBX- | GBX200.00K | ▼ -2 days |
| 2014 | 51 days | GBX67.00 Million | GBX1.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX100.00K | ▼ -6 days |
| 2013 | 58 days | GBX64.70 Million | GBX1.12 Million/day | GBX- | GBX1.60 Million | ▲ +10 days |
| 2012 | 48 days | GBX48.50 Million | GBX1.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-3.60 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 2012 | 48 days | GBX48.50 Million | GBX1.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-3.60 Million | ▼ -9 days |
| 2011 | 57 days | GBX51.70 Million | GBX908.22K/day | GBX- | GBX-2.90 Million | ▲ +55 days |
| 2010 | 2 days | GBX2.30 Million | GBX980.82K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -59 days |
| 2007 | 61 days | GBX63.60 Million | GBX1.04 Million/day | GBX- | GBX8.30 Million | ▲ +61 days |
| 2006 | 0 days | GBX0.00 | GBX1.16 Million/day | GBX- | GBX10.20 Million | ▲ +1572 days |
| 2005 | -1572 days | GBX-1.98 Billion | GBX1.26 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-992.30 Million | ▼ -1703 days |
| 2004 | 132 days | GBX151.70 Million | GBX1.15 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +0 days |
| 2004 | 132 days | GBX151.70 Million | GBX1.15 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +53 days |
| 2003 | 79 days | GBX102.70 Million | GBX1.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -1 days |
| 2002 | 80 days | GBX94.30 Million | GBX1.18 Million/day | GBX- | GBX6.90 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 2001 | 73 days | GBX138.90 Million | GBX1.89 Million/day | GBX- | GBX2.40 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 2000 | 84 days | GBX331.20 Million | GBX3.96 Million/day | GBX- | GBX25.20 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 2000 | 84 days | GBX331.20 Million | GBX3.96 Million/day | GBX- | GBX25.20 Million | ▼ -2 days |
| 1999 | 86 days | GBX179.70 Million | GBX2.09 Million/day | GBX- | GBX27.30 Million | ▼ -8 days |
| 1998 | 94 days | GBX220.70 Million | GBX2.35 Million/day | GBX- | GBX35.00 Million | ▼ -29 days |
| 1997 | 123 days | GBX259.90 Million | GBX2.11 Million/day | GBX- | GBX48.00 Million | ▼ -2 days |
| 1996 | 125 days | GBX251.70 Million | GBX2.02 Million/day | GBX- | GBX55.40 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 1996 | 125 days | GBX251.70 Million | GBX2.02 Million/day | GBX- | GBX55.40 Million | ▼ -21 days |
| 1995 | 146 days | GBX241.70 Million | GBX1.66 Million/day | GBX- | GBX88.20 Million | ▼ -80 days |
| 1994 | 225 days | GBX356.20 Million | GBX1.58 Million/day | GBX- | GBX210.80 Million | ▲ +14 days |
| 1993 | 211 days | GBX391.20 Million | GBX1.85 Million/day | GBX- | GBX245.60 Million | ▼ -26 days |
| 1992 | 237 days | GBX360.80 Million | GBX1.52 Million/day | GBX- | GBX181.20 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 1992 | 237 days | GBX360.80 Million | GBX1.52 Million/day | GBX- | GBX181.20 Million | ▼ -49 days |
| 1991 | 287 days | GBX453.70 Million | GBX1.58 Million/day | GBX- | GBX187.80 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 1990 | 270 days | GBX357.10 Million | GBX1.32 Million/day | GBX- | GBX163.50 Million | ▲ +27 days |
| 1989 | 243 days | GBX291.10 Million | GBX1.20 Million/day | GBX- | GBX93.30 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 1988 | 237 days | GBX283.60 Million | GBX1.19 Million/day | GBX- | GBX85.50 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 1988 | 237 days | GBX283.60 Million | GBX1.19 Million/day | GBX- | GBX85.50 Million | ▼ -1 days |
| 1987 | 239 days | GBX247.50 Million | GBX1.04 Million/day | GBX- | GBX71.90 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 1986 | 222 days | GBX231.80 Million | GBX1.04 Million/day | GBX- | GBX67.00 Million | — |