NorthWestern Corporation Defensive Interval Ratio
NorthWestern Corporation defensive interval ratio. NorthWestern Corporation (NWE) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 106 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $168.78 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $168.78 Million) cover 106 days of daily cash needs of $1.60 Million/day. Explore NorthWestern Corporation strategic investment ratio to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Defensive Interval Ratio of NorthWestern Corporation (1994–2025)
Defensive interval ratio of NorthWestern Corporation from 1994 to 2025. This chart shows how NorthWestern Corporation's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 32 annual periods from 1994 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 106 days, meaning defensive assets of $168.78 Million can fund 106 days of operations without new revenue. Read NWE total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
NorthWestern Corporation Defensive Interval Ratio by Year (1994–2025)
NorthWestern Corporation defensive interval ratio by year from 1994 to 2025. The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for NorthWestern Corporation from 1994 to 2025, covering 32 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 the complete balance sheet picture, see NorthWestern Corporation assets under control.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 days | $209.75 Million | $1.91 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +24 days |
| 2024 | 85 days | $187.76 Million | $2.20 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -59 days |
| 2023 | 145 days | $212.26 Million | $1.47 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 2022 | 144 days | $244.95 Million | $1.70 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -47 days |
| 2021 | 191 days | $198.67 Million | $1.04 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +59 days |
| 2020 | 132 days | $168.23 Million | $1.28 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -51 days |
| 2019 | 183 days | $167.40 Million | $915.89K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +12 days |
| 2018 | 171 days | $162.37 Million | $950.71K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +64 days |
| 2017 | 107 days | $185.84 Million | $1.73 Million/day | $- | $3.56 Million | ▲ +10 days |
| 2016 | 98 days | $163.98 Million | $1.68 Million/day | $- | $4.43 Million | ▼ -5 days |
| 2015 | 103 days | $161.04 Million | $1.56 Million/day | $- | $6.63 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 2014 | 115 days | $193.14 Million | $1.68 Million/day | $- | $29.66 Million | ▼ -28 days |
| 2013 | 143 days | $181.81 Million | $1.27 Million/day | $- | $6.90 Million | ▲ +21 days |
| 2012 | 122 days | $150.40 Million | $1.23 Million/day | $- | $6.70 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 2011 | 123 days | $159.87 Million | $1.30 Million/day | $- | $12.72 Million | ▼ -65 days |
| 2010 | 188 days | $156.17 Million | $832.79K/day | $- | $12.86 Million | ▼ -7 days |
| 2009 | 195 days | $157.37 Million | $808.20K/day | $- | $13.61 Million | ▲ +89 days |
| 2008 | 106 days | $170.40 Million | $1.61 Million/day | $- | $14.73 Million | ▼ -73 days |
| 2007 | 179 days | $157.96 Million | $881.75K/day | $- | $14.48 Million | ▼ -38 days |
| 2006 | 217 days | $165.63 Million | $764.21K/day | $- | $15.84 Million | ▲ +57 days |
| 2005 | 160 days | $186.09 Million | $1.16 Million/day | $- | $25.24 Million | ▼ -17 days |
| 2004 | 177 days | $159.47 Million | $898.82K/day | $- | $18.11 Million | ▲ +135 days |
| 2003 | 43 days | $133.49 Million | $3.11 Million/day | $- | $27.04 Million | ▼ -167 days |
| 2002 | 210 days | $309.53 Million | $1.47 Million/day | $- | $28.08 Million | ▲ +108 days |
| 2001 | 102 days | $260.49 Million | $2.55 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -189 days |
| 2000 | 291 days | $710.44 Million | $2.44 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +12 days |
| 1999 | 279 days | $205.40 Million | $736.99K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +49 days |
| 1998 | 229 days | $131.50 Million | $573.70K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 1997 | 229 days | $90.70 Million | $396.16K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +16 days |
| 1996 | 213 days | $89.30 Million | $418.63K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -106 days |
| 1995 | 320 days | $51.50 Million | $161.10K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +205 days |
| 1994 | 115 days | $12.30 Million | $107.40K/day | $- | $- | — |