China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS) — Defensive Interval Ratio
China Automotive Systems Inc (CAAS) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 238 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $362.40 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $362.40 Million) cover 238 days of daily cash needs of $1.53 Million/day.
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China Automotive Systems Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2003–2025)
This chart shows how China Automotive Systems Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 23 annual periods from 2003 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 238 days, meaning defensive assets of $362.40 Million can fund 238 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see total assets of China Automotive Systems Inc.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for China Automotive Systems Inc (2003–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for China Automotive Systems Inc from 2003 to 2025, covering 23 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 CAAS net working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 270 days | $399.83 Million | $1.48 Million/day | $- | $35.93 Million | ▼ -29 days |
| 2024 | 298 days | $373.26 Million | $1.25 Million/day | $- | $27.56 Million | ▲ +32 days |
| 2023 | 267 days | $280.49 Million | $1.05 Million/day | $- | $11.08 Million | ▲ +29 days |
| 2022 | 238 days | $237.19 Million | $997.79K/day | $- | $12.86 Million | ▲ +18 days |
| 2021 | 220 days | $212.09 Million | $963.88K/day | $- | $1.76 Million | ▼ -31 days |
| 2020 | 252 days | $244.28 Million | $971.19K/day | $- | $10.14 Million | ▼ -35 days |
| 2019 | 287 days | $238.84 Million | $832.26K/day | $- | $5.83 Million | ▼ -6 days |
| 2018 | 293 days | $273.89 Million | $935.07K/day | $- | $17.54 Million | ▼ -23 days |
| 2017 | 316 days | $323.66 Million | $1.02 Million/day | $- | $29.59 Million | ▼ -63 days |
| 2016 | 379 days | $337.19 Million | $890.03K/day | $- | $30.48 Million | ▲ +15 days |
| 2015 | 364 days | $297.52 Million | $817.02K/day | $- | $21.21 Million | ▼ -25 days |
| 2014 | 389 days | $346.12 Million | $889.08K/day | $- | $41.02 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 2013 | 402 days | $320.34 Million | $797.46K/day | $- | $35.51 Million | ▲ +38 days |
| 2012 | 364 days | $250.07 Million | $687.17K/day | $- | $26.48 Million | ▼ -29 days |
| 2011 | 393 days | $234.28 Million | $596.05K/day | $- | $21.82 Million | ▲ +84 days |
| 2010 | 309 days | $216.84 Million | $702.39K/day | $- | $20.98 Million | ▼ -31 days |
| 2009 | 340 days | $167.61 Million | $493.02K/day | $- | $12.74 Million | ▲ +42 days |
| 2008 | 298 days | $103.16 Million | $345.92K/day | $- | $6.74 Million | ▼ -45 days |
| 2007 | 343 days | $86.67 Million | $252.74K/day | $- | $4.65 Million | ▲ +49 days |
| 2006 | 294 days | $60.72 Million | $206.31K/day | $- | $3.48 Million | ▲ +37 days |
| 2005 | 258 days | $42.77 Million | $165.89K/day | $- | $1.19 Million | ▼ -27 days |
| 2004 | 285 days | $43.36 Million | $152.27K/day | $- | $1.84 Million | ▼ -1 days |
| 2003 | 286 days | $39.95 Million | $139.59K/day | $- | $1.27 Million | — |