Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Lifeway Foods Inc (LWAY) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 365 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of $16.64 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $16.64 Million) cover 365 days of daily cash needs of $45.59K/day. Check how tangible is Lifeway Foods Inc's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Lifeway Foods Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1989–2025)
This chart shows how Lifeway Foods Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 37 annual periods from 1989 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 365 days, meaning defensive assets of $16.64 Million can fund 365 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Lifeway Foods Inc equity growth rate to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Lifeway Foods Inc (1989–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Lifeway Foods Inc from 1989 to 2025, covering 37 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 Lifeway Foods Inc market capitalisation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 365 days | $16.64 Million | $45.59K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -13 days |
| 2024 | 378 days | $16.05 Million | $42.48K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +73 days |
| 2023 | 305 days | $13.88 Million | $45.52K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -155 days |
| 2022 | 459 days | $16.41 Million | $35.73K/day | $- | $5.00 Million | ▲ +159 days |
| 2021 | 300 days | $9.93 Million | $33.05K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -201 days |
| 2020 | 501 days | $11.60 Million | $23.13K/day | $- | $3.56 Million | ▲ +115 days |
| 2019 | 387 days | $10.10 Million | $26.09K/day | $- | $2.72 Million | ▼ -55 days |
| 2018 | 442 days | $9.02 Million | $20.42K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +137 days |
| 2017 | 305 days | $11.02 Million | $36.17K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -81 days |
| 2016 | 385 days | $9.90 Million | $25.70K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -42 days |
| 2015 | 427 days | $12.66 Million | $29.65K/day | $- | $2.73 Million | ▼ -152 days |
| 2014 | 579 days | $14.09 Million | $24.33K/day | $- | $2.53 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 2013 | 579 days | $14.09 Million | $24.33K/day | $- | $2.53 Million | ▼ -75 days |
| 2012 | 655 days | $11.14 Million | $17.01K/day | $- | $2.32 Million | ▲ +143 days |
| 2011 | 511 days | $9.91 Million | $19.38K/day | $- | $1.70 Million | ▲ +147 days |
| 2010 | 365 days | $8.88 Million | $24.34K/day | $- | $1.08 Million | ▼ -164 days |
| 2009 | 529 days | $12.40 Million | $23.46K/day | $- | $5.04 Million | ▼ -511 days |
| 2008 | 1039 days | $10.38 Million | $9.99K/day | $- | $5.26 Million | ▼ -294 days |
| 2007 | 1333 days | $11.48 Million | $8.62K/day | $- | $6.99 Million | ▼ -183 days |
| 2006 | 1516 days | $12.77 Million | $8.42K/day | $- | $8.49 Million | ▼ -1277 days |
| 2005 | 2793 days | $10.05 Million | $3.60K/day | $- | $7.48 Million | ▼ -864 days |
| 2004 | 3657 days | $8.84 Million | $2.42K/day | $- | $6.74 Million | ▲ +660 days |
| 2003 | 2996 days | $8.27 Million | $2.76K/day | $- | $6.30 Million | ▲ +1344 days |
| 2002 | 1652 days | $5.67 Million | $3.43K/day | $- | $4.17 Million | ▼ -240 days |
| 2001 | 1892 days | $7.12 Million | $3.76K/day | $- | $5.75 Million | ▲ +454 days |
| 2000 | 1439 days | $6.03 Million | $4.19K/day | $- | $4.85 Million | ▲ +252 days |
| 1999 | 1186 days | $2.60 Million | $2.19K/day | $- | $1.60 Million | ▲ +776 days |
| 1998 | 411 days | $900.00K | $2.19K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +216 days |
| 1997 | 195 days | $800.00K | $4.11K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -170 days |
| 1996 | 365 days | $600.00K | $1.64K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 1995 | 365 days | $600.00K | $1.64K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 1994 | 365 days | $600.00K | $1.64K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 1993 | 365 days | $400.00K | $1.10K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +183 days |
| 1992 | 183 days | $300.00K | $1.64K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -61 days |
| 1991 | 243 days | $200.00K | $821.92/day | $- | $- | ▲ +152 days |
| 1990 | 91 days | $100.00K | $1.10K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -274 days |
| 1989 | 365 days | $100.00K | $273.97/day | $- | $- | — |