Quantum Corporation (QMCO) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Quantum Corporation (QMCO) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 152 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $66.66 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $66.66 Million) cover 152 days of daily cash needs of $438.24K/day.
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Quantum Corporation Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2026)
This chart shows how Quantum Corporation's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 152 days, meaning defensive assets of $66.66 Million can fund 152 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Quantum Corporation (QMCO) total assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Quantum Corporation (1986–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Quantum Corporation from 1986 to 2026, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See QMCO current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 124 days | $69.65 Million | $563.83K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +49 days |
| 2025 | 74 days | $52.50 Million | $705.77K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -25 days |
| 2024 | 99 days | $67.79 Million | $684.78K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -69 days |
| 2023 | 168 days | $72.46 Million | $432.57K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +24 days |
| 2022 | 143 days | $69.35 Million | $484.01K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -24 days |
| 2021 | 168 days | $73.10 Million | $435.86K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +5 days |
| 2020 | 162 days | $70.37 Million | $433.57K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -34 days |
| 2019 | 196 days | $95.78 Million | $488.96K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +26 days |
| 2018 | 170 days | $96.35 Million | $567.88K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -14 days |
| 2017 | 184 days | $116.06 Million | $631.11K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -31 days |
| 2016 | 215 days | $105.96 Million | $492.21K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +63 days |
| 2015 | 152 days | $124.16 Million | $816.00K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -42 days |
| 2014 | 195 days | $101.61 Million | $522.07K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +13 days |
| 2013 | 181 days | $96.83 Million | $533.74K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -11 days |
| 2012 | 193 days | $110.84 Million | $575.49K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -11 days |
| 2011 | 204 days | $114.97 Million | $563.45K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +49 days |
| 2010 | 156 days | $103.40 Million | $664.81K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -27 days |
| 2009 | 182 days | $107.85 Million | $591.04K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -54 days |
| 2008 | 237 days | $183.00 Million | $773.10K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +32 days |
| 2007 | 204 days | $184.44 Million | $902.60K/day | $- | $35.00 Million | ▼ -159 days |
| 2006 | 363 days | $214.00 Million | $589.61K/day | $- | $99.97 Million | ▲ +132 days |
| 2005 | 231 days | $153.63 Million | $665.64K/day | $- | $25.00 Million | ▼ -59 days |
| 2004 | 290 days | $168.20 Million | $580.50K/day | $- | $50.80 Million | ▼ -42 days |
| 2003 | 332 days | $230.81 Million | $695.82K/day | $- | $97.06 Million | ▲ +153 days |
| 2002 | 179 days | $149.98 Million | $837.58K/day | $- | $555.00K | ▼ -94 days |
| 2001 | 273 days | $209.49 Million | $767.28K/day | $- | $1.08 Million | ▼ -28 days |
| 2000 | 301 days | $216.14 Million | $718.82K/day | $- | $2.03 Million | ▼ -286 days |
| 1999 | 587 days | $254.23 Million | $433.16K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +165 days |
| 1998 | 422 days | $809.50 Million | $1.92 Million/day | $- | $71.57 Million | ▲ +25 days |
| 1997 | 397 days | $887.50 Million | $2.23 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +81 days |
| 1996 | 316 days | $711.10 Million | $2.25 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +34 days |
| 1995 | 282 days | $497.90 Million | $1.76 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -35 days |
| 1994 | 317 days | $324.40 Million | $1.02 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +8 days |
| 1993 | 308 days | $267.00 Million | $865.48K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +8 days |
| 1992 | 301 days | $194.40 Million | $646.85K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +62 days |
| 1991 | 238 days | $161.70 Million | $678.63K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -69 days |
| 1990 | 307 days | $70.00 Million | $227.95K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +62 days |
| 1989 | 245 days | $35.90 Million | $146.30K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -18 days |
| 1988 | 263 days | $17.00 Million | $64.66K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +24 days |
| 1987 | 239 days | $12.20 Million | $50.96K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -87 days |
| 1986 | 326 days | $11.70 Million | $35.89K/day | $- | $- | — |