Jack In The Box Inc (JACK) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Jack In The Box Inc (JACK) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 77 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $90.31 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $90.31 Million) cover 77 days of daily cash needs of $1.18 Million/day.
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Jack In The Box Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1991–2025)
This chart shows how Jack In The Box Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 35 annual periods from 1991 to 2025. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 77 days, meaning defensive assets of $90.31 Million can fund 77 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see JACK current and non-current assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Jack In The Box Inc (1991–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Jack In The Box Inc from 1991 to 2025, covering 35 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 Jack In The Box Inc working capital to net assets 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 | 77 days | $90.31 Million | $1.18 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +6 days |
| 2024 | 70 days | $83.57 Million | $1.19 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +5 days |
| 2023 | 65 days | $99.68 Million | $1.53 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -8 days |
| 2022 | 73 days | $103.80 Million | $1.43 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -10 days |
| 2021 | 82 days | $74.33 Million | $901.55K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2020 | 84 days | $78.42 Million | $932.48K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -20 days |
| 2019 | 105 days | $45.23 Million | $432.67K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -10 days |
| 2018 | 114 days | $57.42 Million | $503.34K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +31 days |
| 2017 | 83 days | $59.61 Million | $717.78K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -13 days |
| 2016 | 96 days | $73.36 Million | $765.92K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +19 days |
| 2015 | 76 days | $47.98 Million | $628.46K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -12 days |
| 2014 | 88 days | $50.01 Million | $565.22K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +16 days |
| 2013 | 72 days | $41.75 Million | $579.93K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -32 days |
| 2012 | 104 days | $78.80 Million | $754.25K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -7 days |
| 2011 | 111 days | $86.21 Million | $775.30K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +7 days |
| 2010 | 105 days | $81.15 Million | $775.84K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +52 days |
| 2009 | 53 days | $49.04 Million | $925.20K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -28 days |
| 2008 | 81 days | $70.29 Million | $864.85K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +35 days |
| 2007 | 46 days | $41.09 Million | $895.39K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -39 days |
| 2006 | 85 days | $78.53 Million | $928.54K/day | $- | $47.66 Million | ▼ -4 days |
| 2005 | 89 days | $66.81 Million | $754.22K/day | $- | $45.58 Million | ▲ +61 days |
| 2004 | 28 days | $20.93 Million | $755.27K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -21 days |
| 2003 | 48 days | $31.58 Million | $651.33K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +20 days |
| 2002 | 29 days | $26.18 Million | $913.47K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2001 | 35 days | $21.82 Million | $621.70K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +11 days |
| 2000 | 24 days | $13.67 Million | $571.16K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +9 days |
| 1999 | 15 days | $9.20 Million | $627.40K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -7 days |
| 1998 | 22 days | $13.70 Million | $618.36K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 1997 | 20 days | $10.50 Million | $529.32K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -11 days |
| 1996 | 31 days | $12.50 Million | $403.01K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -39 days |
| 1995 | 70 days | $25.30 Million | $361.64K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -7 days |
| 1994 | 77 days | $31.20 Million | $404.11K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +23 days |
| 1993 | 54 days | $30.30 Million | $556.99K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -26 days |
| 1992 | 80 days | $36.70 Million | $458.90K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +35 days |
| 1991 | 45 days | $22.90 Million | $506.85K/day | $- | $- | — |