E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) — Defensive Interval Ratio
E. W. Scripps Co Class A (SSP) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 433 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $526.42 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $526.42 Million) cover 433 days of daily cash needs of $1.22 Million/day.
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E. W. Scripps Co Class A Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2025)
This chart shows how E. W. Scripps Co Class A's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1986 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 433 days, meaning defensive assets of $526.42 Million can fund 433 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see SSP total assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for E. W. Scripps Co Class A (1986–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for E. W. Scripps Co Class A from 1986 to 2025, covering 40 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 how liquid is E. W. Scripps Co Class A's working capital 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 | 458 days | $569.31 Million | $1.24 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +28 days |
| 2024 | 430 days | $568.19 Million | $1.32 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -36 days |
| 2023 | 466 days | $610.54 Million | $1.31 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +15 days |
| 2022 | 452 days | $600.10 Million | $1.33 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +43 days |
| 2021 | 409 days | $573.30 Million | $1.40 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -55 days |
| 2020 | 464 days | $455.78 Million | $982.07K/day | $- | $14.40 Million | ▼ -24 days |
| 2019 | 488 days | $417.50 Million | $854.88K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -66 days |
| 2018 | 554 days | $300.57 Million | $542.63K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +129 days |
| 2017 | 425 days | $245.37 Million | $577.50K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -220 days |
| 2016 | 645 days | $184.04 Million | $285.29K/day | $- | $5.50 Million | ▲ +87 days |
| 2015 | 558 days | $183.09 Million | $328.28K/day | $- | $6.56 Million | ▲ +169 days |
| 2014 | 389 days | $143.38 Million | $368.60K/day | $- | $6.81 Million | ▼ -90 days |
| 2013 | 479 days | $148.35 Million | $309.92K/day | $- | $8.21 Million | ▲ +132 days |
| 2012 | 346 days | $138.57 Million | $400.09K/day | $- | $10.01 Million | ▼ -78 days |
| 2011 | 425 days | $145.55 Million | $342.60K/day | $- | $10.01 Million | ▲ +120 days |
| 2010 | 305 days | $115.57 Million | $379.41K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -248 days |
| 2009 | 553 days | $204.75 Million | $370.58K/day | $- | $12.18 Million | ▲ +183 days |
| 2008 | 370 days | $190.14 Million | $513.93K/day | $- | $21.13 Million | ▼ -270 days |
| 2007 | 640 days | $607.74 Million | $950.14K/day | $- | $44.83 Million | ▲ +147 days |
| 2006 | 493 days | $538.77 Million | $1.09 Million/day | $- | $2.87 Million | ▼ -37 days |
| 2005 | 530 days | $505.88 Million | $954.59K/day | $- | $12.80 Million | ▲ +128 days |
| 2004 | 402 days | $413.49 Million | $1.03 Million/day | $- | $8.64 Million | ▲ +31 days |
| 2003 | 371 days | $336.68 Million | $906.74K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +131 days |
| 2002 | 240 days | $280.35 Million | $1.17 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +145 days |
| 2001 | 95 days | $236.31 Million | $2.48 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -103 days |
| 2000 | 198 days | $289.58 Million | $1.46 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +21 days |
| 1999 | 177 days | $280.80 Million | $1.58 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +28 days |
| 1998 | 149 days | $217.80 Million | $1.46 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -36 days |
| 1997 | 185 days | $218.30 Million | $1.18 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -21 days |
| 1996 | 206 days | $182.70 Million | $886.03K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -68 days |
| 1995 | 274 days | $199.71 Million | $729.09K/day | $- | $25.01 Million | ▲ +54 days |
| 1994 | 220 days | $155.92 Million | $709.11K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +29 days |
| 1993 | 191 days | $150.67 Million | $789.93K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -19 days |
| 1992 | 210 days | $154.60 Million | $737.81K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -14 days |
| 1991 | 223 days | $177.30 Million | $794.79K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -86 days |
| 1990 | 309 days | $168.90 Million | $545.75K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -30 days |
| 1989 | 340 days | $197.60 Million | $581.64K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +43 days |
| 1988 | 297 days | $158.00 Million | $532.88K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +67 days |
| 1987 | 229 days | $149.90 Million | $653.42K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -31 days |
| 1986 | 260 days | $147.60 Million | $566.85K/day | $- | $- | — |