Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 266 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $1.59 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $1.59 Billion) cover 266 days of daily cash needs of $5.96 Million/day. Check DGX intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Defensive Interval Ratio (1996–2025)
This chart shows how Quest Diagnostics Incorporated's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 30 annual periods from 1996 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 266 days, meaning defensive assets of $1.59 Billion can fund 266 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore DGX shareholders equity momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (1996–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated from 1996 to 2025, covering 30 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 value of Quest Diagnostics Incorporated.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 293 days | $1.83 Billion | $6.24 Million/day | $420.00 Million | $- | ▼ -19 days |
| 2024 | 312 days | $1.85 Billion | $5.94 Million/day | $549.00 Million | $- | ▼ -69 days |
| 2023 | 381 days | $1.90 Billion | $4.97 Million/day | $686.00 Million | $- | ▲ +26 days |
| 2022 | 355 days | $1.51 Billion | $4.25 Million/day | $315.00 Million | $- | ▼ -135 days |
| 2021 | 490 days | $2.35 Billion | $4.80 Million/day | $872.00 Million | $44.00 Million | ▼ -167 days |
| 2020 | 657 days | $3.20 Billion | $4.87 Million/day | $1.16 Billion | $521.00 Million | ▲ +244 days |
| 2019 | 414 days | $2.25 Billion | $5.45 Million/day | $1.19 Billion | $- | ▲ +132 days |
| 2018 | 282 days | $1.15 Billion | $4.07 Million/day | $135.00 Million | $- | ▼ -84 days |
| 2017 | 366 days | $1.06 Billion | $2.90 Million/day | $137.00 Million | $0.00 | ▼ -112 days |
| 2016 | 478 days | $1.28 Billion | $2.69 Million/day | $359.00 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +198 days |
| 2015 | 280 days | $901.00 Million | $3.21 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +81 days |
| 2014 | 199 days | $932.00 Million | $4.68 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -76 days |
| 2013 | 275 days | $852.00 Million | $3.10 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -27 days |
| 2012 | 302 days | $867.00 Million | $2.87 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +90 days |
| 2011 | 212 days | $906.50 Million | $4.28 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -42 days |
| 2010 | 254 days | $845.30 Million | $3.33 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -31 days |
| 2009 | 285 days | $827.34 Million | $2.90 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +37 days |
| 2008 | 248 days | $832.87 Million | $3.36 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2007 | 250 days | $881.97 Million | $3.53 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +4 days |
| 2006 | 246 days | $774.41 Million | $3.15 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 2005 | 243 days | $732.91 Million | $3.02 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +16 days |
| 2004 | 227 days | $649.28 Million | $2.86 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -80 days |
| 2003 | 307 days | $609.19 Million | $1.98 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +8 days |
| 2002 | 300 days | $522.13 Million | $1.74 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +18 days |
| 2001 | 282 days | $508.34 Million | $1.80 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +96 days |
| 2000 | 186 days | $485.57 Million | $2.62 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -95 days |
| 1999 | 281 days | $539.26 Million | $1.92 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +20 days |
| 1998 | 261 days | $220.90 Million | $847.95K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -34 days |
| 1997 | 295 days | $238.40 Million | $808.49K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -141 days |
| 1996 | 436 days | $297.74 Million | $683.38K/day | $- | $- | — |