Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) — Defensive Interval Ratio
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.
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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 | $- | $- | — |