ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA) — Defensive Interval Ratio
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 1045 days as of November 2025. Defensive assets of $3.66 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $3.66 Million) cover 1045 days of daily cash needs of $3.50K/day. Check ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd tangible book value ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd Defensive Interval Ratio (2001–2025)
This chart shows how ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 23 annual periods from 2001 to 2025. As of November 2025, the ratio stands at 1045 days, meaning defensive assets of $3.66 Million can fund 1045 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd equity growth rate to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (2001–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd from 2001 to 2025, covering 23 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 market cap of ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1045 days | $3.66 Million | $3.50K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2450 days |
| 2024 | 3495 days | $522.52K | $149.50/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3172 days |
| 2023 | 323 days | $328.23K | $1.02K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +108 days |
| 2022 | 215 days | $183.84K | $855.79/day | $- | $- | ▲ +28 days |
| 2021 | 187 days | $236.79K | $1.27K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -1064 days |
| 2020 | 1251 days | $1.49 Million | $1.19K/day | $1.31 Million | $- | ▼ -4077 days |
| 2019 | 5328 days | $4.70 Million | $881.95/day | $4.58 Million | $- | ▼ -1759 days |
| 2018 | 7087 days | $3.55 Million | $501.21/day | $3.45 Million | $- | ▲ +5497 days |
| 2017 | 1591 days | $718.15K | $451.52/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1422 days |
| 2016 | 168 days | $74.86K | $444.38/day | $- | $- | ▲ +136 days |
| 2015 | 33 days | $87.46K | $2.66K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2014 | 38 days | $98.88K | $2.60K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -3 days |
| 2013 | 41 days | $132.05K | $3.24K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -157 days |
| 2012 | 198 days | $480.88K | $2.43K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -1262 days |
| 2011 | 1460 days | $800.00K | $547.95/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1369 days |
| 2010 | 91 days | $300.00K | $3.29K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -117 days |
| 2009 | 209 days | $400.00K | $1.92K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +197 days |
| 2008 | 11 days | $400.00K | $34.79K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -475 days |
| 2007 | 487 days | $400.00K | $821.92/day | $- | $- | ▲ +471 days |
| 2006 | 16 days | $300.00K | $19.18K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -45 days |
| 2004 | 61 days | $300.00K | $4.93K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -61 days |
| 2003 | 122 days | $200.00K | $1.64K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2345 days |
| 2001 | 2466 days | $6.50 Million | $2.64K/day | $- | $6.50 Million | — |