Dell Technologies Inc (DELL) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Dell Technologies Inc (DELL) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 200 days as of October 2025. Defensive assets of $27.72 Billion (cash $9.57 Billion, short-term investments $-, receivables $18.15 Billion) cover 200 days of daily cash needs of $138.40 Million/day.
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Dell Technologies Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2000–2025)
This chart shows how Dell Technologies Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 26 annual periods from 2000 to 2025. As of October 2025, the ratio stands at 200 days, meaning defensive assets of $27.72 Billion can fund 200 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Dell Technologies Inc asset portfolio.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Dell Technologies Inc (2000–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Dell Technologies Inc from 2000 to 2025, covering 26 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 how liquid is Dell Technologies Inc's working capital 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 | 151 days | $19.26 Billion | $127.47 Million/day | $3.63 Billion | $26.00 Million | ▼ -12 days |
| 2024 | 163 days | $21.64 Billion | $132.48 Million/day | $7.37 Billion | $288.00 Million | ▼ -26 days |
| 2023 | 189 days | $26.75 Billion | $141.52 Million/day | $8.61 Billion | $- | ▲ +10 days |
| 2022 | 179 days | $27.61 Billion | $154.02 Million/day | $9.48 Billion | $- | ▼ -10 days |
| 2021 | 189 days | $29.13 Billion | $153.82 Million/day | $9.51 Billion | $1.62 Billion | ▲ +6 days |
| 2020 | 184 days | $27.25 Billion | $148.31 Million/day | $9.30 Billion | $0.00 | ▼ -14 days |
| 2019 | 198 days | $26.45 Billion | $133.46 Million/day | $9.68 Billion | $0.00 | ▼ -55 days |
| 2018 | 253 days | $31.77 Billion | $125.59 Million/day | $13.94 Billion | $2.19 Billion | ▲ +22 days |
| 2017 | 231 days | $24.09 Billion | $104.48 Million/day | $9.47 Billion | $1.98 Billion | ▲ +118 days |
| 2016 | 113 days | $7.80 Billion | $69.34 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +25 days |
| 2015 | 87 days | $6.07 Billion | $69.45 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -7 days |
| 2014 | 95 days | $6.24 Billion | $65.90 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -12 days |
| 2013 | 106 days | $6.84 Billion | $64.22 Million/day | $- | $208.00 Million | ▲ +90 days |
| 2012 | 16 days | $966.00 Million | $60.28 Million/day | $- | $966.00 Million | ▲ +7 days |
| 2011 | 9 days | $477.00 Million | $53.38 Million/day | $- | $477.00 Million | ▼ -1 days |
| 2010 | 10 days | $520.00 Million | $51.95 Million/day | $- | $520.00 Million | ▼ -13 days |
| 2009 | 23 days | $953.00 Million | $40.71 Million/day | $- | $953.00 Million | ▲ +14 days |
| 2008 | 10 days | $502.00 Million | $50.76 Million/day | $- | $502.00 Million | ▼ -6 days |
| 2007 | 15 days | $752.00 Million | $48.74 Million/day | $- | $752.00 Million | ▼ -31 days |
| 2006 | 46 days | $2.02 Billion | $43.64 Million/day | $- | $2.02 Billion | ▼ -84 days |
| 2005 | 131 days | $5.06 Billion | $38.73 Million/day | $- | $5.06 Billion | ▲ +94 days |
| 2004 | 36 days | $1.09 Billion | $29.85 Million/day | $- | $1.09 Billion | ▲ +20 days |
| 2003 | 17 days | $406.00 Million | $24.47 Million/day | $- | $406.00 Million | ▲ +3 days |
| 2002 | 13 days | $273.00 Million | $20.60 Million/day | $- | $273.00 Million | ▼ -16 days |
| 2001 | 29 days | $528.00 Million | $17.93 Million/day | $- | $528.00 Million | ▲ +7 days |
| 2000 | 23 days | $323.00 Million | $14.22 Million/day | $- | $323.00 Million | — |