Noodles & Company (NDLS) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Noodles & Company (NDLS) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 26 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $4.61 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $4.61 Million) cover 26 days of daily cash needs of $176.31K/day. For the complete balance sheet picture, see total assets of Noodles & Company.
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Noodles & Company Defensive Interval Ratio (2011–2025)
This chart shows how Noodles & Company's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 15 annual periods from 2011 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 26 days, meaning defensive assets of $4.61 Million can fund 26 days of operations without new revenue. Check Noodles & Company (NDLS) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Noodles & Company (2011–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Noodles & Company from 2011 to 2025, covering 15 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 days | $4.38 Million | $169.44K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 2024 | 24 days | $4.39 Million | $180.05K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2023 | 30 days | $5.48 Million | $184.97K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -8 days |
| 2022 | 38 days | $6.62 Million | $175.65K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +18 days |
| 2021 | 19 days | $4.07 Million | $209.81K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2020 | 22 days | $3.47 Million | $159.26K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -1 days |
| 2019 | 23 days | $3.61 Million | $159.00K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2018 | 28 days | $2.58 Million | $90.81K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +7 days |
| 2017 | 21 days | $2.51 Million | $120.19K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -22 days |
| 2016 | 42 days | $5.69 Million | $134.34K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -22 days |
| 2015 | 64 days | $5.81 Million | $90.18K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -9 days |
| 2014 | 73 days | $5.18 Million | $70.77K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +0 days |
| 2013 | 73 days | $4.83 Million | $66.21K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -12 days |
| 2012 | 85 days | $5.56 Million | $65.10K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +7 days |
| 2011 | 79 days | $4.43 Million | $56.32K/day | $- | $- | — |