Liberty Global PLC Class B (LBTYB) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Liberty Global PLC Class B (LBTYB) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 65 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $518.30 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $0.00, receivables $518.30 Million) cover 65 days of daily cash needs of $7.96 Million/day.
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Liberty Global PLC Class B Defensive Interval Ratio (2003–2024)
This chart shows how Liberty Global PLC Class B's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 22 annual periods from 2003 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 65 days, meaning defensive assets of $518.30 Million can fund 65 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see LBTYB asset base.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Liberty Global PLC Class B (2003–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Liberty Global PLC Class B from 2003 to 2024, covering 22 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 how liquid is Liberty Global PLC Class B's working capital 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 98 days | $841.40 Million | $8.59 Million/day | $- | $335.60 Million | ▼ -107 days |
| 2023 | 205 days | $2.44 Billion | $11.87 Million/day | $- | $1.99 Billion | ▼ -123 days |
| 2022 | 328 days | $3.52 Billion | $10.74 Million/day | $- | $2.62 Billion | ▲ +39 days |
| 2021 | 289 days | $3.24 Billion | $11.19 Million/day | $- | $2.27 Billion | ▲ +71 days |
| 2020 | 219 days | $2.71 Billion | $12.36 Million/day | $- | $1.60 Billion | ▲ +147 days |
| 2019 | 72 days | $1.69 Billion | $23.70 Million/day | $- | $270.80 Million | ▲ +10 days |
| 2018 | 62 days | $1.74 Billion | $28.24 Million/day | $- | $372.70 Million | ▼ -9 days |
| 2017 | 70 days | $1.91 Billion | $27.30 Million/day | $- | $477.00 Million | ▼ -109 days |
| 2016 | 179 days | $4.13 Billion | $23.01 Million/day | $- | $405.50 Million | ▲ +105 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 | $- | $- | — |