Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Xcel Energy Inc (XEL) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 100 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $2.09 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $2.09 Billion) cover 100 days of daily cash needs of $20.92 Million/day. See XEL working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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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 March 2026, the ratio stands at 100 days, meaning defensive assets of $2.09 Billion can fund 100 days of operations without new revenue. See Xcel Energy Inc net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see Xcel Energy Inc stock valuation.
| 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 | $- | $- | — |