Box Inc (BOX) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Box Inc (BOX) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 365 days as of January 2026. Defensive assets of $803.20 Million (cash $375.13 Million, short-term investments $102.93 Million, receivables $325.14 Million) cover 365 days of daily cash needs of $2.20 Million/day.
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Box Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2013–2026)
This chart shows how Box Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 14 annual periods from 2013 to 2026. As of January 2026, the ratio stands at 365 days, meaning defensive assets of $803.20 Million can fund 365 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see how large is Box Inc's balance sheet.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Box Inc (2013–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Box Inc from 2013 to 2026, covering 14 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 Box Inc working capital to net assets 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 365 days | $803.20 Million | $2.20 Million/day | $375.13 Million | $102.93 Million | ▼ -37 days |
| 2025 | 402 days | $1.02 Billion | $2.53 Million/day | $624.58 Million | $98.24 Million | ▼ -8 days |
| 2024 | 410 days | $762.18 Million | $1.86 Million/day | $383.74 Million | $96.95 Million | ▲ +39 days |
| 2023 | 370 days | $725.76 Million | $1.96 Million/day | $428.46 Million | $32.78 Million | ▼ -58 days |
| 2022 | 428 days | $842.59 Million | $1.97 Million/day | $416.27 Million | $170.00 Million | ▼ -63 days |
| 2021 | 490 days | $823.39 Million | $1.68 Million/day | $595.08 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +222 days |
| 2020 | 269 days | $425.02 Million | $1.58 Million/day | $195.59 Million | $20.00 Million | ▼ -41 days |
| 2019 | 309 days | $392.65 Million | $1.27 Million/day | $217.52 Million | $- | ▼ -34 days |
| 2018 | 343 days | $370.21 Million | $1.08 Million/day | $208.08 Million | $0.00 | ▼ -21 days |
| 2017 | 364 days | $297.50 Million | $816.28K/day | $177.39 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +204 days |
| 2016 | 160 days | $109.94 Million | $686.21K/day | $- | $7.38 Million | ▲ +25 days |
| 2015 | 135 days | $61.55 Million | $454.94K/day | $- | $7.38 Million | ▲ +8 days |
| 2014 | 127 days | $42.67 Million | $334.68K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2013 | 130 days | $20.30 Million | $156.66K/day | $- | $1.50 Million | — |