Lifecore Biomedical Inc. (LFCR) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Lifecore Biomedical Inc. (LFCR) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 479 days as of February 2026. Defensive assets of $26.89 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $26.89 Million) cover 479 days of daily cash needs of $56.16K/day. See how liquid is Lifecore Biomedical Inc.'s working capital to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Lifecore Biomedical Inc. Defensive Interval Ratio (1997–2026)
This chart shows how Lifecore Biomedical Inc.'s Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 30 annual periods from 1997 to 2026. As of February 2026, the ratio stands at 479 days, meaning defensive assets of $26.89 Million can fund 479 days of operations without new revenue. See how leveraged is Lifecore Biomedical Inc.'s balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Lifecore Biomedical Inc. (1997–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Lifecore Biomedical Inc. from 1997 to 2026, covering 30 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 LFCR market cap overview.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 524 days | $33.82 Million | $64.58K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2025 | 528 days | $43.67 Million | $82.68K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +236 days |
| 2024 | 293 days | $31.15 Million | $106.50K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +213 days |
| 2023 | 79 days | $38.31 Million | $483.78K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -143 days |
| 2022 | 222 days | $48.17 Million | $217.07K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +74 days |
| 2021 | 148 days | $41.43 Million | $279.15K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -21 days |
| 2020 | 169 days | $76.21 Million | $450.38K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -16 days |
| 2019 | 185 days | $69.56 Million | $375.59K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -37 days |
| 2018 | 223 days | $53.88 Million | $242.12K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -103 days |
| 2017 | 326 days | $45.90 Million | $140.97K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +26 days |
| 2016 | 300 days | $46.41 Million | $154.84K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -3 days |
| 2015 | 303 days | $46.63 Million | $153.86K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -49 days |
| 2014 | 352 days | $46.73 Million | $132.58K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +40 days |
| 2013 | 312 days | $43.39 Million | $139.05K/day | $- | $1.54 Million | ▲ +135 days |
| 2012 | 177 days | $32.32 Million | $182.70K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -427 days |
| 2011 | 604 days | $50.80 Million | $84.10K/day | $- | $28.12 Million | ▲ +71 days |
| 2010 | 533 days | $40.77 Million | $76.53K/day | $- | $20.42 Million | ▼ -227 days |
| 2009 | 759 days | $38.59 Million | $50.82K/day | $- | $22.50 Million | ▲ +303 days |
| 2008 | 456 days | $35.02 Million | $76.72K/day | $- | $14.64 Million | ▲ +154 days |
| 2007 | 302 days | $18.47 Million | $61.08K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +118 days |
| 2006 | 184 days | $16.24 Million | $88.23K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -102 days |
| 2005 | 286 days | $18.36 Million | $64.27K/day | $- | $1.97 Million | ▲ +59 days |
| 2004 | 226 days | $16.80 Million | $74.23K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +22 days |
| 2003 | 204 days | $18.44 Million | $90.36K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +6 days |
| 2002 | 198 days | $23.44 Million | $118.40K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +74 days |
| 2001 | 124 days | $18.55 Million | $149.50K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -50 days |
| 2000 | 174 days | $22.25 Million | $128.16K/day | $- | $- | ▼ 0 days |
| 1999 | 174 days | $3.00 Million | $17.26K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 1998 | 170 days | $2.80 Million | $16.44K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +115 days |
| 1997 | 55 days | $2.20 Million | $39.73K/day | $- | $- | — |