Zscaler Inc (ZS) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Zscaler Inc (ZS) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 398 days as of October 2025. Defensive assets of $2.51 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $1.98 Billion, receivables $530.49 Million) cover 398 days of daily cash needs of $6.32 Million/day.
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Zscaler Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2015–2025)
This chart shows how Zscaler Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 11 annual periods from 2015 to 2025. As of October 2025, the ratio stands at 398 days, meaning defensive assets of $2.51 Billion can fund 398 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of Zscaler Inc.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Zscaler Inc (2015–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Zscaler Inc from 2015 to 2025, covering 11 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 ZS working capital ratio 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 | 327 days | $2.18 Billion | $6.66 Million/day | $- | $1.18 Billion | ▲ +125 days |
| 2024 | 202 days | $1.72 Billion | $8.53 Million/day | $- | $986.57 Million | ▼ -136 days |
| 2023 | 338 days | $1.42 Billion | $4.21 Million/day | $- | $838.03 Million | ▼ -22 days |
| 2022 | 360 days | $1.12 Billion | $3.11 Million/day | $- | $718.13 Million | ▼ -392 days |
| 2021 | 752 days | $1.48 Billion | $1.97 Million/day | $- | $1.23 Billion | ▼ -433 days |
| 2020 | 1185 days | $1.38 Billion | $1.16 Million/day | $- | $1.23 Billion | ▲ +656 days |
| 2019 | 529 days | $379.50 Million | $717.67K/day | $- | $286.16 Million | ▲ +80 days |
| 2018 | 448 days | $224.57 Million | $500.91K/day | $- | $162.96 Million | ▲ +330 days |
| 2017 | 118 days | $39.05 Million | $330.02K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +4 days |
| 2016 | 115 days | $24.49 Million | $213.42K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -3 days |
| 2015 | 118 days | $18.30 Million | $154.92K/day | $- | $- | — |