Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) — Defensive Interval Ratio

Latest as of September 2025: 64 days

Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 64 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $1.25 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $1.25 Billion) cover 64 days of daily cash needs of $19.58 Million/day. Check Xcel Energy Inc tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Defensive Interval Ratio

64 days
Days of operational coverage

Defensive Assets

$1.25 Billion
Cash + ST Investments + Receivables

Daily Cash Need

$19.58 Million
Current Liabilities ÷ 365

Current Liabilities

$7.15 Billion
USD

Xcel Energy Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1994–2024)

This chart shows how Xcel Energy Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 31 annual periods from 1994 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 64 days, meaning defensive assets of $1.25 Billion can fund 64 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore XEL year-over-year net asset growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.

Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Xcel Energy Inc (1994–2024)

The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Xcel Energy Inc from 1994 to 2024, covering 31 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 XEL stock market capitalisation.

Year DIR (days) Defensive Assets (USD) Daily Cash Need Cash ST Investments Change (days)
2024 118 days $2.08 Billion $17.70 Million/day $- $- ▼ -29 days
2023 147 days $2.27 Billion $15.48 Million/day $- $104.00 Million ▼ -19 days
2022 166 days $2.76 Billion $16.65 Million/day $- $279.00 Million ▲ +21 days
2021 145 days $2.00 Billion $13.82 Million/day $- $123.00 Million ▲ +0 days
2020 145 days $1.68 Billion $11.61 Million/day $- $49.00 Million ▲ +19 days
2019 126 days $1.58 Billion $12.52 Million/day $- $26.00 Million ▼ -13 days
2018 139 days $1.70 Billion $12.22 Million/day $- $87.00 Million ▼ -4 days
2017 143 days $1.60 Billion $11.20 Million/day $- $44.00 Million ▼ -30 days
2016 174 days $1.54 Billion $8.90 Million/day $- $38.22 Million ▲ +49 days
2015 125 days $1.39 Billion $11.12 Million/day $- $6.23 Million ▼ -16 days
2014 141 days $1.57 Billion $11.14 Million/day $- $15.82 Million ▼ -3 days
2013 144 days $1.45 Billion $10.01 Million/day $- $13.78 Million ▼ -30 days
2012 174 days $1.40 Billion $8.05 Million/day $- $20.32 Million ▲ +18 days
2011 156 days $1.54 Billion $9.83 Million/day $- $95.29 Million ▼ -49 days
2010 205 days $1.43 Billion $6.95 Million/day $- $0.00 ▲ +37 days
2009 168 days $1.42 Billion $8.47 Million/day $- $0.00 ▼ -33 days
2008 201 days $1.68 Billion $8.35 Million/day $- $- ▲ +25 days
2007 176 days $1.76 Billion $9.98 Million/day $- $- ▼ -28 days
2006 205 days $1.61 Billion $7.85 Million/day $- $- ▲ +4 days
2005 201 days $2.02 Billion $10.06 Million/day $- $- ▲ +14 days
2004 187 days $1.20 Billion $6.40 Million/day $- $- ▲ +43 days
2003 144 days $1.05 Billion $7.32 Million/day $- $37.36 Million ▲ +107 days
2002 36 days $1.23 Billion $33.83 Million/day $- $305.58 Million ▼ -80 days
2001 116 days $1.73 Billion $14.89 Million/day $- $161.84 Million ▼ -38 days
2000 154 days $1.97 Billion $12.80 Million/day $- $- ▲ +27 days
1999 127 days $1.21 Billion $9.54 Million/day $- $- ▼ -21 days
1998 147 days $497.80 Million $3.38 Million/day $- $- ▼ -39 days
1997 186 days $527.60 Million $2.83 Million/day $- $- ▲ +33 days
1996 153 days $519.10 Million $3.39 Million/day $- $- ▼ -21 days
1995 174 days $473.30 Million $2.72 Million/day $- $- ▲ +57 days
1994 117 days $309.70 Million $2.64 Million/day $- $-
DIR = (Cash + Short-term Investments + Net Receivables) / (Daily Cash Expenses)