Whitbread PLC (WTB) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Whitbread PLC (WTB) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 56 days as of February 2026. Defensive assets of GBX136.70 Million (cash GBX-, short-term investments GBX-, receivables GBX136.70 Million) cover 56 days of daily cash needs of GBX2.44 Million/day.
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Whitbread PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2026)
This chart shows how Whitbread PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 47 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of February 2026, the ratio stands at 56 days, meaning defensive assets of GBX136.70 Million can fund 56 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see how large is Whitbread PLC's balance sheet.
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 47 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 Whitbread PLC working capital to net assets 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 | 56 days | GBX136.70 Million | GBX2.44 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +21 days |
| 2025 | 35 days | GBX127.10 Million | GBX3.61 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +12 days |
| 2024 | 23 days | GBX54.40 Million | GBX2.38 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -27 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- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2022 | 59 days | GBX116.40 Million | GBX1.97 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +32 days |
| 2021 | 27 days | GBX56.60 Million | GBX2.12 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -116 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- | ▼ -61 days |
| 2018 | 82 days | GBX191.10 Million | GBX2.33 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +11 days |
| 2017 | 71 days | GBX163.60 Million | GBX2.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +21 days |
| 2016 | 51 days | GBX95.90 Million | GBX1.90 Million/day | GBX- | GBX3.20 Million | ▲ +2 days |
| 2016 | 49 days | GBX92.70 Million | GBX1.90 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ 0 days |
| 2015 | 49 days | GBX78.40 Million | GBX1.60 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2014 | 51 days | GBX66.90 Million | GBX1.30 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2013 | 56 days | GBX63.10 Million | GBX1.12 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +8 days |
| 2012 | 48 days | GBX48.50 Million | GBX1.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX-3.60 Million | ▼ -4 days |
| 2012 | 52 days | GBX52.10 Million | GBX1.01 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -8 days |
| 2011 | 60 days | GBX54.60 Million | GBX908.22K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +58 days |
| 2010 | 2 days | GBX2.30 Million | GBX980.82K/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -51 days |
| 2007 | 53 days | GBX55.30 Million | GBX1.04 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +62 days |
| 2006 | -9 days | GBX-10.20 Million | GBX1.16 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -141 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- | ▲ +5 days |
| 2002 | 74 days | GBX87.40 Million | GBX1.18 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2001 | 72 days | GBX136.50 Million | GBX1.89 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -11 days |
| 2000 | 84 days | GBX331.20 Million | GBX3.96 Million/day | GBX- | GBX25.20 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 2000 | 77 days | GBX306.00 Million | GBX3.96 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +4 days |
| 1999 | 73 days | GBX152.40 Million | GBX2.09 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -6 days |
| 1998 | 79 days | GBX185.70 Million | GBX2.35 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -21 days |
| 1997 | 100 days | GBX211.90 Million | GBX2.11 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -25 days |
| 1996 | 125 days | GBX251.70 Million | GBX2.02 Million/day | GBX- | GBX55.40 Million | ▲ +27 days |
| 1996 | 97 days | GBX196.30 Million | GBX2.02 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +5 days |
| 1995 | 92 days | GBX153.50 Million | GBX1.66 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +1 days |
| 1994 | 92 days | GBX145.40 Million | GBX1.58 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +13 days |
| 1993 | 79 days | GBX145.60 Million | GBX1.85 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -159 days |
| 1992 | 237 days | GBX360.80 Million | GBX1.52 Million/day | GBX- | GBX181.20 Million | ▲ +119 days |
| 1992 | 118 days | GBX179.60 Million | GBX1.52 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -50 days |
| 1991 | 168 days | GBX265.90 Million | GBX1.58 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +22 days |
| 1990 | 146 days | GBX193.60 Million | GBX1.32 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -19 days |
| 1989 | 165 days | GBX197.80 Million | GBX1.20 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -72 days |
| 1988 | 237 days | GBX283.60 Million | GBX1.19 Million/day | GBX- | GBX85.50 Million | ▲ +72 days |
| 1988 | 166 days | GBX198.10 Million | GBX1.19 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▼ -3 days |
| 1987 | 169 days | GBX175.60 Million | GBX1.04 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | ▲ +12 days |
| 1986 | 158 days | GBX164.80 Million | GBX1.04 Million/day | GBX- | GBX- | — |