Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc (SBGI) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc (SBGI) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 331 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $647.00 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $647.00 Million) cover 331 days of daily cash needs of $1.96 Million/day.
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Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1994–2025)
This chart shows how Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 32 annual periods from 1994 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 331 days, meaning defensive assets of $647.00 Million can fund 331 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc balance sheet assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc (1994–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc 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. See SBGI working capital 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 357 days | $687.00 Million | $1.93 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -31 days |
| 2024 | 387 days | $642.00 Million | $1.66 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +181 days |
| 2023 | 206 days | $624.00 Million | $3.02 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -164 days |
| 2022 | 370 days | $617.00 Million | $1.67 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -54 days |
| 2021 | 424 days | $1.40 Billion | $3.29 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -832 days |
| 2020 | 1257 days | $3.56 Billion | $2.83 Million/day | $- | $2.27 Billion | ▲ +859 days |
| 2019 | 398 days | $1.24 Billion | $3.11 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +16 days |
| 2018 | 382 days | $599.00 Million | $1.57 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -110 days |
| 2017 | 492 days | $979.11 Million | $1.99 Million/day | $- | $313.11 Million | ▲ +146 days |
| 2016 | 346 days | $603.05 Million | $1.74 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -7 days |
| 2015 | 353 days | $516.90 Million | $1.47 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +2 days |
| 2014 | 351 days | $475.01 Million | $1.35 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -56 days |
| 2013 | 407 days | $383.30 Million | $940.77K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +122 days |
| 2012 | 285 days | $240.48 Million | $842.74K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +36 days |
| 2011 | 249 days | $133.39 Million | $535.84K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -26 days |
| 2010 | 275 days | $126.43 Million | $459.99K/day | $- | $5.06 Million | ▲ +18 days |
| 2009 | 257 days | $142.60 Million | $555.35K/day | $- | $27.67 Million | ▲ +95 days |
| 2008 | 161 days | $109.78 Million | $680.37K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -72 days |
| 2007 | 234 days | $144.13 Million | $617.11K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +63 days |
| 2006 | 171 days | $133.86 Million | $783.41K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -37 days |
| 2005 | 208 days | $127.91 Million | $615.58K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +40 days |
| 2004 | 168 days | $132.69 Million | $790.85K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -43 days |
| 2003 | 211 days | $141.71 Million | $671.83K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -114 days |
| 2002 | 325 days | $185.91 Million | $571.38K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +18 days |
| 2001 | 307 days | $188.60 Million | $613.55K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +140 days |
| 2000 | 168 days | $167.31 Million | $996.64K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -30 days |
| 1999 | 198 days | $210.30 Million | $1.06 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -69 days |
| 1998 | 267 days | $196.90 Million | $736.71K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -23 days |
| 1997 | 290 days | $123.00 Million | $423.84K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +54 days |
| 1996 | 236 days | $112.40 Million | $475.62K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -76 days |
| 1995 | 312 days | $50.00 Million | $160.27K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +115 days |
| 1994 | 197 days | $37.90 Million | $192.05K/day | $- | $- | — |