Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 326 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $8.71 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $4.36 Billion, receivables $4.35 Billion) cover 326 days of daily cash needs of $26.76 Million/day. Check QCOM tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Qualcomm Incorporated Defensive Interval Ratio (1990–2025)
This chart shows how Qualcomm Incorporated's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 36 annual periods from 1990 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 326 days, meaning defensive assets of $8.71 Billion can fund 326 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Qualcomm Incorporated equity growth rate to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Qualcomm Incorporated (1990–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Qualcomm Incorporated from 1990 to 2025, covering 36 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 QCOM market cap overview.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 357 days | $8.95 Billion | $25.05 Million/day | $- | $4.63 Billion | ▲ +31 days |
| 2024 | 326 days | $9.38 Billion | $28.78 Million/day | $- | $5.45 Billion | ▲ +96 days |
| 2023 | 230 days | $6.06 Billion | $26.38 Million/day | $- | $2.87 Billion | ▼ -55 days |
| 2022 | 285 days | $9.25 Billion | $32.51 Million/day | $- | $3.61 Billion | ▲ +13 days |
| 2021 | 271 days | $8.88 Billion | $32.74 Million/day | $- | $5.30 Billion | ▼ -87 days |
| 2020 | 358 days | $8.51 Billion | $23.76 Million/day | $- | $4.51 Billion | ▲ +240 days |
| 2019 | 118 days | $2.89 Billion | $24.48 Million/day | $- | $421.00 Million | ▲ +14 days |
| 2018 | 104 days | $3.21 Billion | $30.78 Million/day | $- | $311.00 Million | ▼ -93 days |
| 2017 | 198 days | $5.91 Billion | $29.88 Million/day | $- | $2.28 Billion | ▼ -547 days |
| 2016 | 745 days | $14.92 Billion | $20.03 Million/day | $- | $12.70 Billion | ▲ +43 days |
| 2015 | 702 days | $11.72 Billion | $16.71 Million/day | $- | $9.76 Billion | ▼ -31 days |
| 2014 | 733 days | $12.07 Billion | $16.47 Million/day | $- | $9.66 Billion | ▼ -35 days |
| 2013 | 768 days | $10.97 Billion | $14.28 Million/day | $- | $8.82 Billion | ▲ +78 days |
| 2012 | 690 days | $10.03 Billion | $14.53 Million/day | $- | $8.57 Billion | ▲ +195 days |
| 2011 | 496 days | $7.18 Billion | $14.49 Million/day | $- | $6.19 Billion | ▼ -2 days |
| 2010 | 498 days | $7.46 Billion | $14.98 Million/day | $- | $6.73 Billion | ▼ -676 days |
| 2009 | 1175 days | $9.05 Billion | $7.71 Million/day | $- | $8.35 Billion | ▼ -197 days |
| 2008 | 1372 days | $8.61 Billion | $6.28 Million/day | $- | $4.57 Billion | ▲ +582 days |
| 2007 | 790 days | $4.88 Billion | $6.19 Million/day | $- | $4.17 Billion | ▼ -446 days |
| 2006 | 1236 days | $4.81 Billion | $3.90 Million/day | $- | $4.11 Billion | ▼ -477 days |
| 2005 | 1713 days | $5.02 Billion | $2.93 Million/day | $- | $4.48 Billion | ▼ -471 days |
| 2004 | 2184 days | $5.35 Billion | $2.45 Million/day | $- | $4.77 Billion | ▲ +829 days |
| 2003 | 1355 days | $3.00 Billion | $2.21 Million/day | $- | $2.52 Billion | ▲ +104 days |
| 2002 | 1251 days | $2.31 Billion | $1.85 Million/day | $- | $1.39 Billion | ▲ +254 days |
| 2001 | 997 days | $1.42 Billion | $1.43 Million/day | $- | $894.58 Million | ▼ -388 days |
| 2000 | 1384 days | $1.79 Billion | $1.29 Million/day | $- | $1.06 Billion | ▲ +608 days |
| 1999 | 777 days | $1.86 Billion | $2.40 Million/day | $- | $954.41 Million | ▲ +447 days |
| 1998 | 330 days | $795.89 Million | $2.42 Million/day | $- | $127.48 Million | ▼ -317 days |
| 1997 | 646 days | $1.01 Billion | $1.55 Million/day | $- | $448.24 Million | ▲ +403 days |
| 1996 | 243 days | $217.40 Million | $893.15K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -44 days |
| 1995 | 287 days | $82.70 Million | $287.67K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -44 days |
| 1994 | 332 days | $62.90 Million | $189.59K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +27 days |
| 1993 | 304 days | $34.10 Million | $112.05K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +5 days |
| 1992 | 300 days | $24.70 Million | $82.47K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +59 days |
| 1991 | 240 days | $16.80 Million | $69.86K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +13 days |
| 1990 | 227 days | $9.90 Million | $43.56K/day | $- | $- | — |