American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) — Defensive Interval Ratio
American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 93 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $3.21 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $243.00 Million, receivables $2.97 Billion) cover 93 days of daily cash needs of $34.50 Million/day. See American Electric Power Co Inc (AEP) working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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American Electric Power Co Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1994–2025)
This chart shows how American Electric Power Co Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 32 annual periods from 1994 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 93 days, meaning defensive assets of $3.21 Billion can fund 93 days of operations without new revenue. See American Electric Power Co Inc net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for American Electric Power Co Inc (1994–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for American Electric Power Co Inc from 1994 to 2025, covering 32 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 AEP market cap overview.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 days | $3.09 Billion | $36.48 Million/day | $- | $220.00 Million | ▲ +5 days |
| 2024 | 80 days | $2.85 Billion | $35.64 Million/day | $- | $215.40 Million | ▼ -4 days |
| 2023 | 84 days | $2.66 Billion | $31.74 Million/day | $- | $214.30 Million | ▲ +5 days |
| 2022 | 79 days | $2.86 Billion | $36.35 Million/day | $- | $187.50 Million | ▲ +15 days |
| 2021 | 64 days | $2.16 Billion | $34.05 Million/day | $- | $220.40 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 2020 | 75 days | $2.04 Billion | $27.20 Million/day | $- | $200.80 Million | ▲ +8 days |
| 2019 | 68 days | $1.91 Billion | $28.22 Million/day | $- | $202.70 Million | ▼ -20 days |
| 2018 | 88 days | $2.09 Billion | $23.70 Million/day | $- | $159.10 Million | ▼ -3 days |
| 2017 | 91 days | $2.05 Billion | $22.66 Million/day | $- | $161.70 Million | ▲ +4 days |
| 2016 | 86 days | $2.25 Billion | $26.02 Million/day | $- | $331.70 Million | ▼ -18 days |
| 2015 | 104 days | $2.03 Billion | $19.48 Million/day | $- | $386.80 Million | ▼ -2 days |
| 2014 | 106 days | $2.31 Billion | $21.83 Million/day | $- | $386.00 Million | ▼ -26 days |
| 2013 | 132 days | $2.21 Billion | $16.75 Million/day | $- | $353.00 Million | ▲ +15 days |
| 2012 | 117 days | $2.19 Billion | $18.69 Million/day | $- | $324.00 Million | ▼ -3 days |
| 2011 | 120 days | $2.18 Billion | $18.11 Million/day | $- | $294.00 Million | ▼ -32 days |
| 2010 | 153 days | $2.73 Billion | $17.86 Million/day | $- | $416.00 Million | ▲ +18 days |
| 2009 | 134 days | $1.96 Billion | $14.59 Million/day | $- | $363.00 Million | ▲ +54 days |
| 2008 | 81 days | $1.39 Billion | $17.25 Million/day | $- | $327.00 Million | ▼ -23 days |
| 2007 | 104 days | $1.48 Billion | $14.27 Million/day | $- | $365.00 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 2006 | 98 days | $1.47 Billion | $14.95 Million/day | $- | $425.00 Million | ▲ +8 days |
| 2005 | 90 days | $1.35 Billion | $14.96 Million/day | $- | $127.00 Million | ▼ -32 days |
| 2004 | 122 days | $1.68 Billion | $13.72 Million/day | $- | $175.00 Million | ▲ +18 days |
| 2003 | 104 days | $1.71 Billion | $16.39 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +26 days |
| 2002 | 78 days | $2.09 Billion | $26.82 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +40 days |
| 2001 | 38 days | $1.88 Billion | $49.59 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -12 days |
| 2000 | 50 days | $3.70 Billion | $74.16 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -109 days |
| 1999 | 158 days | $2.03 Billion | $12.79 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +16 days |
| 1998 | 142 days | $1.09 Billion | $7.68 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -8 days |
| 1997 | 150 days | $856.70 Million | $5.71 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -22 days |
| 1996 | 172 days | $706.30 Million | $4.10 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +15 days |
| 1995 | 157 days | $700.20 Million | $4.45 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +40 days |
| 1994 | 117 days | $588.00 Million | $5.03 Million/day | $- | $- | — |