Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 46 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $1.46 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $168.30 Million, receivables $1.29 Billion) cover 46 days of daily cash needs of $31.37 Million/day. Check SBUX goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Starbucks Corporation Defensive Interval Ratio (1991–2025)
This chart shows how Starbucks Corporation's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 35 annual periods from 1991 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 46 days, meaning defensive assets of $1.46 Billion can fund 46 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) equity growth momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Starbucks Corporation (1991–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Starbucks Corporation from 1991 to 2025, covering 35 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 Starbucks Corporation market cap and net worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 days | $1.52 Billion | $27.97 Million/day | $- | $247.20 Million | ▼ -5 days |
| 2024 | 59 days | $1.47 Billion | $24.85 Million/day | $- | $257.00 Million | ▼ -3 days |
| 2023 | 62 days | $1.59 Billion | $25.60 Million/day | $- | $401.50 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 2022 | 61 days | $1.54 Billion | $25.07 Million/day | $- | $364.50 Million | ▲ +3 days |
| 2021 | 58 days | $1.30 Billion | $22.33 Million/day | $- | $162.20 Million | ▼ -25 days |
| 2020 | 83 days | $1.68 Billion | $20.13 Million/day | $- | $281.20 Million | ▲ +27 days |
| 2019 | 56 days | $949.70 Million | $16.90 Million/day | $- | $70.50 Million | ▲ +0 days |
| 2018 | 56 days | $874.60 Million | $15.57 Million/day | $- | $181.50 Million | ▼ -39 days |
| 2017 | 95 days | $1.10 Billion | $11.56 Million/day | $- | $228.60 Million | ▲ +23 days |
| 2016 | 73 days | $903.20 Million | $12.46 Million/day | $- | $134.40 Million | ▼ -7 days |
| 2015 | 80 days | $800.30 Million | $10.01 Million/day | $- | $81.30 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 2014 | 92 days | $766.40 Million | $8.33 Million/day | $- | $135.40 Million | ▲ +9 days |
| 2013 | 83 days | $1.22 Billion | $14.73 Million/day | $- | $658.10 Million | ▼ -138 days |
| 2012 | 220 days | $1.33 Billion | $6.05 Million/day | $- | $848.40 Million | ▼ -6 days |
| 2011 | 227 days | $1.29 Billion | $5.69 Million/day | $- | $902.60 Million | ▲ +106 days |
| 2010 | 121 days | $588.40 Million | $4.87 Million/day | $- | $285.70 Million | ▲ +43 days |
| 2009 | 78 days | $337.30 Million | $4.33 Million/day | $- | $66.30 Million | ▲ +14 days |
| 2008 | 64 days | $382.00 Million | $6.00 Million/day | $- | $52.50 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 2007 | 75 days | $445.36 Million | $5.91 Million/day | $- | $157.43 Million | ▲ +7 days |
| 2006 | 69 days | $365.31 Million | $5.30 Million/day | $- | $141.04 Million | ▼ -27 days |
| 2005 | 96 days | $323.99 Million | $3.36 Million/day | $- | $133.23 Million | ▼ -134 days |
| 2004 | 230 days | $494.11 Million | $2.15 Million/day | $- | $353.88 Million | ▲ +72 days |
| 2003 | 158 days | $263.55 Million | $1.67 Million/day | $- | $149.10 Million | ▼ -63 days |
| 2002 | 221 days | $325.24 Million | $1.47 Million/day | $- | $227.66 Million | ▲ +59 days |
| 2001 | 162 days | $197.74 Million | $1.22 Million/day | $- | $107.31 Million | ▲ +2 days |
| 2000 | 160 days | $137.72 Million | $858.22K/day | $- | $61.34 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 1999 | 144 days | $99.00 Million | $689.32K/day | $- | $51.40 Million | ▼ -5 days |
| 1998 | 148 days | $73.00 Million | $491.78K/day | $- | $22.00 Million | ▼ -152 days |
| 1997 | 301 days | $114.50 Million | $380.82K/day | $- | $84.00 Million | ▼ -135 days |
| 1996 | 435 days | $120.60 Million | $276.99K/day | $- | $103.00 Million | ▲ +383 days |
| 1995 | 52 days | $10.20 Million | $194.52K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +4 days |
| 1994 | 49 days | $5.40 Million | $110.68K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +5 days |
| 1993 | 43 days | $2.90 Million | $66.85K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -3 days |
| 1992 | 46 days | $1.60 Million | $34.52K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +6 days |
| 1991 | 40 days | $900.00K | $22.47K/day | $- | $- | — |