Ross Stores Inc Defensive Interval Ratio
Ross Stores Inc defensive interval ratio. Ross Stores Inc (ROST) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 16 days as of April 2026. Defensive assets of $212.54 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $212.54 Million) cover 16 days of daily cash needs of $13.47 Million/day. Explore ROST long-term investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Defensive Interval Ratio of Ross Stores Inc (1986–2026)
Defensive interval ratio of Ross Stores Inc from 1986 to 2026. This chart shows how Ross Stores Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of April 2026, the ratio stands at 16 days, meaning defensive assets of $212.54 Million can fund 16 days of operations without new revenue. Read ROST current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Ross Stores Inc Defensive Interval Ratio by Year (1986–2026)
Ross Stores Inc defensive interval ratio by year from 1986 to 2026. The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Ross Stores Inc 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. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Ross Stores Inc assets under control.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 days | $181.30 Million | $13.23 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2025 | 11 days | $144.48 Million | $12.77 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 2024 | 10 days | $116.28 Million | $11.47 Million/day | $- | $-14.49 Million | ▼ -4 days |
| 2023 | 15 days | $145.69 Million | $9.96 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +4 days |
| 2022 | 10 days | $119.25 Million | $11.55 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ 0 days |
| 2021 | 11 days | $115.07 Million | $10.87 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -3 days |
| 2020 | 14 days | $102.24 Million | $7.40 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -4 days |
| 2019 | 18 days | $97.11 Million | $5.51 Million/day | $- | $400.00K | ▲ +1 days |
| 2018 | 17 days | $88.38 Million | $5.28 Million/day | $- | $512.00K | ▲ +1 days |
| 2017 | 16 days | $75.15 Million | $4.80 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2016 | 17 days | $75.36 Million | $4.39 Million/day | $- | $1.74 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 2015 | 16 days | $73.78 Million | $4.55 Million/day | $- | $500.00K | ▼ -3 days |
| 2014 | 20 days | $74.62 Million | $3.82 Million/day | $- | $12.01 Million | ▲ +4 days |
| 2013 | 16 days | $60.70 Million | $3.90 Million/day | $- | $1.09 Million | ▲ +2 days |
| 2012 | 14 days | $51.51 Million | $3.69 Million/day | $- | $658.00K | ▲ +1 days |
| 2011 | 13 days | $48.59 Million | $3.70 Million/day | $- | $3.20 Million | ▼ -1 days |
| 2010 | 14 days | $45.99 Million | $3.26 Million/day | $- | $1.75 Million | ▼ -2 days |
| 2009 | 16 days | $41.97 Million | $2.62 Million/day | $- | $798.00K | ▲ +0 days |
| 2008 | 16 days | $43.57 Million | $2.77 Million/day | $- | $6.10 Million | ▲ +4 days |
| 2007 | 12 days | $35.35 Million | $2.97 Million/day | $- | $5.25 Million | ▼ -5 days |
| 2006 | 17 days | $41.88 Million | $2.41 Million/day | $- | $12.76 Million | ▼ -33 days |
| 2005 | 51 days | $98.55 Million | $1.95 Million/day | $- | $67.40 Million | ▲ +38 days |
| 2004 | 13 days | $25.29 Million | $1.95 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2003 | 11 days | $18.35 Million | $1.72 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2002 | 15 days | $20.54 Million | $1.34 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 2001 | 12 days | $14.42 Million | $1.19 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -1 days |
| 2000 | 14 days | $15.69 Million | $1.16 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 1999 | 10 days | $11.57 Million | $1.10 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 1998 | 9 days | $8.10 Million | $886.85K/day | $- | $- | ▼ 0 days |
| 1997 | 9 days | $7.80 Million | $835.07K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -7 days |
| 1996 | 16 days | $9.90 Million | $606.03K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +6 days |
| 1995 | 11 days | $5.40 Million | $505.48K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 1994 | 9 days | $4.00 Million | $425.75K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -4 days |
| 1993 | 14 days | $5.80 Million | $429.32K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 1992 | 11 days | $4.10 Million | $380.55K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -8 days |
| 1991 | 19 days | $5.90 Million | $307.95K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -6 days |
| 1990 | 26 days | $6.00 Million | $234.25K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +14 days |
| 1989 | 12 days | $3.30 Million | $284.11K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -7 days |
| 1988 | 19 days | $3.20 Million | $169.59K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -10 days |
| 1987 | 29 days | $5.80 Million | $203.01K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +17 days |
| 1986 | 12 days | $2.60 Million | $219.73K/day | $- | $- | — |