Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 86 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $2.04 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $2.04 Billion) cover 86 days of daily cash needs of $23.76 Million/day.
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Xcel Energy Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1994–2025)
This chart shows how Xcel Energy Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 32 annual periods from 1994 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 86 days, meaning defensive assets of $2.04 Billion can fund 86 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see XEL total asset value.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Xcel Energy Inc (1994–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Xcel Energy 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 Xcel Energy Inc working capital to net assets 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 | 114 days | $2.21 Billion | $19.42 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -4 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 | $- | $- | — |