AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) — Defensive Interval Ratio
AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 159 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $14.22 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $115.00 Million, receivables $14.11 Billion) cover 159 days of daily cash needs of $89.23 Million/day. Check AZN tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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AstraZeneca PLC Defensive Interval Ratio (1990–2025)
This chart shows how AstraZeneca PLC's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 36 annual periods from 1990 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 159 days, meaning defensive assets of $14.22 Billion can fund 159 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) equity growth momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for AstraZeneca PLC (1990–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for AstraZeneca PLC from 1990 to 2025, covering 36 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 market value of AstraZeneca PLC.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 233 days | $19.59 Billion | $83.88 Million/day | $4.38 Billion | $30.00 Million | ▲ +30 days |
| 2024 | 204 days | $15.54 Billion | $76.35 Million/day | $4.27 Billion | $37.00 Million | ▲ +49 days |
| 2023 | 155 days | $12.94 Billion | $83.68 Million/day | $4.51 Billion | $20.00 Million | ▼ -40 days |
| 2022 | 195 days | $14.02 Billion | $72.04 Million/day | $4.75 Billion | $77.00 Million | ▲ +62 days |
| 2021 | 132 days | $8.20 Billion | $61.90 Million/day | $- | $69.00 Million | ▲ +28 days |
| 2020 | 104 days | $5.81 Billion | $55.64 Million/day | $- | $160.00 Million | ▼ -11 days |
| 2019 | 116 days | $5.75 Billion | $49.64 Million/day | $- | $849.00 Million | ▲ +30 days |
| 2018 | 86 days | $3.84 Billion | $44.64 Million/day | $- | $849.00 Million | ▼ -4 days |
| 2017 | 90 days | $4.03 Billion | $44.88 Million/day | $- | $1.23 Billion | ▲ +7 days |
| 2016 | 83 days | $3.47 Billion | $41.80 Million/day | $- | $884.00 Million | ▼ -46 days |
| 2015 | 129 days | $5.25 Billion | $40.74 Million/day | $- | $613.00 Million | ▲ +12 days |
| 2014 | 117 days | $5.56 Billion | $47.48 Million/day | $- | $795.00 Million | ▼ -26 days |
| 2013 | 143 days | $6.31 Billion | $43.98 Million/day | $- | $796.00 Million | ▼ -78 days |
| 2012 | 222 days | $8.45 Billion | $38.09 Million/day | $- | $823.00 Million | ▼ -79 days |
| 2011 | 301 days | $13.00 Billion | $43.16 Million/day | $- | $4.25 Billion | ▲ +32 days |
| 2010 | 269 days | $12.37 Billion | $45.99 Million/day | $- | $1.48 Billion | ▲ +238 days |
| 2009 | 31 days | $1.48 Billion | $48.33 Million/day | $- | $1.51 Billion | ▼ -268 days |
| 2008 | 298 days | $10.97 Billion | $36.75 Million/day | $- | $105.00 Million | ▲ +134 days |
| 2007 | 165 days | $6.84 Billion | $41.61 Million/day | $- | $177.00 Million | ▼ -76 days |
| 2006 | 240 days | $6.22 Billion | $25.88 Million/day | $- | $657.00 Million | ▼ -111 days |
| 2005 | 351 days | $6.58 Billion | $18.74 Million/day | $- | $1.62 Billion | ▲ +218 days |
| 2004 | 134 days | $2.42 Billion | $18.05 Million/day | $- | $1.20 Billion | ▼ -196 days |
| 2003 | 330 days | $6.96 Billion | $21.08 Million/day | $- | $3.22 Billion | ▲ +7 days |
| 2002 | 324 days | $7.28 Billion | $22.51 Million/day | $- | $3.96 Billion | ▼ -28 days |
| 2001 | 351 days | $8.91 Billion | $25.39 Million/day | $- | $4.46 Billion | ▲ +170 days |
| 2000 | 181 days | $3.43 Billion | $18.91 Million/day | $- | $3.43 Billion | ▲ +33 days |
| 1999 | 149 days | $2.86 Billion | $19.22 Million/day | $- | $2.86 Billion | ▲ +119 days |
| 1998 | 30 days | $273.88 Million | $9.11 Million/day | $- | $273.88 Million | ▼ -311 days |
| 1997 | 341 days | $2.88 Billion | $8.44 Million/day | $- | $704.23 Million | ▼ -56 days |
| 1996 | 396 days | $3.48 Billion | $8.77 Million/day | $- | $1.23 Billion | ▲ +283 days |
| 1995 | 113 days | $971.94 Million | $8.57 Million/day | $- | $971.94 Million | ▼ -182 days |
| 1994 | 295 days | $2.40 Billion | $8.12 Million/day | $- | $292.36 Million | ▲ +274 days |
| 1993 | 21 days | $199.69 Million | $9.56 Million/day | $- | $199.69 Million | ▲ +5 days |
| 1992 | 15 days | $168.35 Million | $10.87 Million/day | $- | $168.35 Million | ▼ -392 days |
| 1991 | 407 days | $1.93 Billion | $4.74 Million/day | $- | $179.63 Million | ▲ +298 days |
| 1990 | 109 days | $484.16 Million | $4.43 Million/day | $- | $484.16 Million | — |