Walmart Inc. (WMT) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Walmart Inc. (WMT) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 38 days as of January 2026. Defensive assets of $11.17 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $11.17 Billion) cover 38 days of daily cash needs of $294.44 Million/day. Check WMT tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Walmart Inc. Defensive Interval Ratio (1986–2026)
This chart shows how Walmart Inc.'s Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1986 to 2026. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 38 days, meaning defensive assets of $11.17 Billion can fund 38 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore WMT shareholders equity momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Walmart Inc. (1986–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Walmart 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 live market cap and the full company financial profile, see WMT stock market capitalisation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38 days | $11.17 Billion | $294.44 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -34 days |
| 2025 | 72 days | $19.01 Billion | $264.61 Million/day | $9.04 Billion | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2024 | 74 days | $18.66 Billion | $253.19 Million/day | $9.87 Billion | $- | ▲ +7 days |
| 2023 | 66 days | $16.82 Billion | $253.31 Million/day | $8.88 Billion | $- | ▼ -30 days |
| 2022 | 96 days | $23.04 Billion | $239.39 Million/day | $14.76 Billion | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 2021 | 96 days | $24.26 Billion | $253.82 Million/day | $17.74 Billion | $- | ▲ +22 days |
| 2020 | 74 days | $15.75 Billion | $213.12 Million/day | $9.46 Billion | $- | ▲ +8 days |
| 2019 | 66 days | $14.01 Billion | $212.27 Million/day | $7.72 Billion | $- | ▲ +10 days |
| 2018 | 56 days | $12.07 Billion | $215.13 Million/day | $6.46 Billion | $0.00 | ▼ -12 days |
| 2017 | 68 days | $12.44 Billion | $183.36 Million/day | $6.60 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +36 days |
| 2016 | 32 days | $5.62 Billion | $177.04 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -6 days |
| 2015 | 38 days | $6.78 Billion | $178.83 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +3 days |
| 2014 | 35 days | $6.68 Billion | $189.99 Million/day | $- | $5.00 Million | ▲ +1 days |
| 2013 | 35 days | $6.80 Billion | $196.76 Million/day | $- | $29.00 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 2012 | 35 days | $5.94 Billion | $170.68 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +3 days |
| 2011 | 32 days | $5.09 Billion | $160.23 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +5 days |
| 2010 | 27 days | $4.14 Billion | $152.22 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +1 days |
| 2009 | 26 days | $3.90 Billion | $151.75 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 2008 | 23 days | $3.65 Billion | $160.15 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 2007 | 20 days | $2.84 Billion | $141.79 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 2006 | 20 days | $2.66 Billion | $133.77 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +5 days |
| 2005 | 15 days | $1.72 Billion | $117.50 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2004 | 12 days | $1.25 Billion | $102.52 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -11 days |
| 2003 | 24 days | $2.11 Billion | $89.36 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -3 days |
| 2002 | 27 days | $2.00 Billion | $74.75 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +4 days |
| 2001 | 22 days | $1.77 Billion | $79.31 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 2000 | 19 days | $1.34 Billion | $70.69 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 1999 | 24 days | $1.12 Billion | $45.92 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ 0 days |
| 1998 | 25 days | $976.00 Million | $39.62 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -4 days |
| 1997 | 28 days | $845.00 Million | $30.02 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 1996 | 27 days | $853.00 Million | $31.38 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 1995 | 26 days | $700.00 Million | $27.32 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -8 days |
| 1994 | 34 days | $690.00 Million | $20.29 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +6 days |
| 1993 | 28 days | $524.60 Million | $18.50 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 1992 | 31 days | $418.90 Million | $13.71 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 1991 | 28 days | $305.10 Million | $10.93 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 1990 | 30 days | $234.50 Million | $7.80 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -13 days |
| 1989 | 43 days | $241.30 Million | $5.66 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -4 days |
| 1988 | 47 days | $222.80 Million | $4.78 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +22 days |
| 1987 | 25 days | $90.40 Million | $3.67 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 1986 | 21 days | $57.70 Million | $2.72 Million/day | $- | $- | — |