ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA) — Defensive Interval Ratio
ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 185 days as of February 2026. Defensive assets of $3.99 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $3.99 Million) cover 185 days of daily cash needs of $21.55K/day.
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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 February 2026, the ratio stands at 185 days, meaning defensive assets of $3.99 Million can fund 185 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see ASA asset base.
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. See ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd (ASA) 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 | 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 | — |