Cyanotech Corporation (CYAN) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Cyanotech Corporation (CYAN) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 73 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of $2.25 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $2.25 Million) cover 73 days of daily cash needs of $30.89K/day. Check CYAN tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Cyanotech Corporation Defensive Interval Ratio (1990–2025)
This chart shows how Cyanotech Corporation's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 36 annual periods from 1990 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 73 days, meaning defensive assets of $2.25 Million can fund 73 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore how fast is Cyanotech Corporation growing its equity to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Cyanotech Corporation (1990–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Cyanotech Corporation 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 CYAN market cap overview.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 days | $1.95 Million | $28.06K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -20 days |
| 2024 | 90 days | $2.10 Million | $23.44K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +30 days |
| 2023 | 60 days | $1.33 Million | $22.20K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -217 days |
| 2022 | 277 days | $3.66 Million | $13.21K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +124 days |
| 2021 | 153 days | $2.44 Million | $15.91K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +29 days |
| 2020 | 124 days | $2.15 Million | $17.42K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +47 days |
| 2019 | 76 days | $1.98 Million | $25.99K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -94 days |
| 2018 | 170 days | $2.66 Million | $15.64K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +41 days |
| 2017 | 129 days | $2.13 Million | $16.53K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -49 days |
| 2016 | 178 days | $2.98 Million | $16.77K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -98 days |
| 2015 | 276 days | $3.26 Million | $11.82K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -16 days |
| 2014 | 291 days | $3.35 Million | $11.48K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -185 days |
| 2013 | 476 days | $3.77 Million | $7.90K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +219 days |
| 2012 | 258 days | $2.37 Million | $9.21K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -181 days |
| 2011 | 439 days | $2.64 Million | $6.02K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +67 days |
| 2010 | 372 days | $2.31 Million | $6.22K/day | $- | $250.00K | ▲ +62 days |
| 2009 | 310 days | $1.78 Million | $5.76K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -83 days |
| 2008 | 393 days | $1.93 Million | $4.92K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -202 days |
| 2007 | 595 days | $2.29 Million | $3.85K/day | $- | $700.00K | ▼ -247 days |
| 2006 | 841 days | $2.92 Million | $3.48K/day | $- | $700.00K | ▲ +169 days |
| 2005 | 672 days | $3.17 Million | $4.71K/day | $- | $1.00 Million | ▲ +228 days |
| 2004 | 445 days | $2.22 Million | $5.00K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -1 days |
| 2003 | 445 days | $1.85 Million | $4.15K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +245 days |
| 2002 | 200 days | $1.34 Million | $6.70K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -121 days |
| 2001 | 321 days | $1.11 Million | $3.46K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -18 days |
| 2000 | 339 days | $1.61 Million | $4.76K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +213 days |
| 1999 | 126 days | $1.00 Million | $7.95K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -57 days |
| 1998 | 183 days | $1.20 Million | $6.58K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -304 days |
| 1997 | 487 days | $2.80 Million | $5.75K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +190 days |
| 1996 | 297 days | $1.30 Million | $4.38K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +53 days |
| 1995 | 243 days | $600.00K | $2.47K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +41 days |
| 1994 | 203 days | $500.00K | $2.47K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -58 days |
| 1993 | 261 days | $500.00K | $1.92K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +139 days |
| 1992 | 122 days | $300.00K | $2.47K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +30 days |
| 1991 | 91 days | $200.00K | $2.19K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +55 days |
| 1990 | 37 days | $100.00K | $2.74K/day | $- | $- | — |