Liberty Global PLC Class A (LBTYA) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Liberty Global PLC Class A (LBTYA) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 69 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $521.20 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $0.00, receivables $521.20 Million) cover 69 days of daily cash needs of $7.51 Million/day.
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Liberty Global PLC Class A Defensive Interval Ratio (2003–2025)
This chart shows how Liberty Global PLC Class A's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 23 annual periods from 2003 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 69 days, meaning defensive assets of $521.20 Million can fund 69 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see LBTYA total assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Liberty Global PLC Class A (2003–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Liberty Global PLC Class A 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 Liberty Global PLC Class A short-term liquidity 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 | 323 days | $2.80 Billion | $8.66 Million/day | $2.08 Billion | $76.20 Million | ▲ +14 days |
| 2024 | 310 days | $2.66 Billion | $8.59 Million/day | $1.82 Billion | $335.60 Million | ▼ -15 days |
| 2023 | 325 days | $3.85 Billion | $11.87 Million/day | $1.42 Billion | $1.99 Billion | ▼ -164 days |
| 2022 | 489 days | $5.25 Billion | $10.74 Million/day | $1.73 Billion | $2.62 Billion | ▲ +118 days |
| 2021 | 371 days | $4.15 Billion | $11.19 Million/day | $910.60 Million | $2.27 Billion | ▲ +44 days |
| 2020 | 326 days | $4.03 Billion | $12.36 Million/day | $1.33 Billion | $1.60 Billion | ▼ -89 days |
| 2019 | 415 days | $9.84 Billion | $23.70 Million/day | $8.14 Billion | $270.80 Million | ▲ +301 days |
| 2018 | 114 days | $3.22 Billion | $28.24 Million/day | $1.48 Billion | $372.70 Million | ▼ -17 days |
| 2017 | 131 days | $3.59 Billion | $27.30 Million/day | $1.67 Billion | $477.00 Million | ▼ -95 days |
| 2016 | 226 days | $5.20 Billion | $23.01 Million/day | $1.08 Billion | $405.50 Million | ▲ +151 days |
| 2015 | 75 days | $1.80 Billion | $24.02 Million/day | $- | $421.90 Million | ▼ -2 days |
| 2014 | 77 days | $1.94 Billion | $25.18 Million/day | $- | $443.60 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 2013 | 87 days | $1.84 Billion | $21.05 Million/day | $- | $248.40 Million | ▼ -9 days |
| 2012 | 97 days | $1.22 Billion | $12.66 Million/day | $- | $191.30 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 2011 | 80 days | $910.50 Million | $11.42 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 2010 | 78 days | $922.30 Million | $11.75 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -743 days |
| 2009 | 821 days | $86.73 Billion | $105.60 Million/day | $- | $71.97 Billion | ▲ +770 days |
| 2008 | 52 days | $68.00 Million | $1.32 Million/day | $- | $200.00K | ▼ -52 days |
| 2007 | 104 days | $1.10 Billion | $10.57 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +22 days |
| 2006 | 82 days | $836.80 Million | $10.26 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -16 days |
| 2005 | 97 days | $646.78 Million | $6.66 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 2004 | 94 days | $367.15 Million | $3.89 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2003 | 92 days | $444.91 Million | $4.82 Million/day | $- | $- | — |