Dow Inc (DOW) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Dow Inc (DOW) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 257 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $7.41 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $7.41 Billion) cover 257 days of daily cash needs of $28.87 Million/day.
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Dow Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2009–2025)
This chart shows how Dow Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 17 annual periods from 2009 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 257 days, meaning defensive assets of $7.41 Billion can fund 257 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Dow Inc assets under control.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Dow Inc (2009–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Dow Inc from 2009 to 2025, covering 17 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 DOW 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 | 416 days | $10.45 Billion | $25.16 Million/day | $3.82 Billion | $- | ▲ +81 days |
| 2024 | 335 days | $9.44 Billion | $28.19 Million/day | $2.19 Billion | $383.00 Million | ▼ -65 days |
| 2023 | 400 days | $10.90 Billion | $27.28 Million/day | $2.99 Billion | $1.30 Billion | ▼ -6 days |
| 2022 | 405 days | $12.58 Billion | $31.04 Million/day | $3.89 Billion | $939.00 Million | ▲ +52 days |
| 2021 | 353 days | $12.79 Billion | $36.24 Million/day | $2.99 Billion | $245.00 Million | ▼ -59 days |
| 2020 | 412 days | $12.54 Billion | $30.43 Million/day | $5.10 Billion | $45.00 Million | ▲ +72 days |
| 2019 | 340 days | $9.94 Billion | $29.26 Million/day | $2.37 Billion | $21.00 Million | ▲ +25 days |
| 2018 | 315 days | $11.86 Billion | $37.68 Million/day | $2.72 Billion | $100.00 Million | ▲ +9 days |
| 2017 | 306 days | $12.05 Billion | $39.39 Million/day | $- | $4.00 Million | ▲ +45 days |
| 2016 | 261 days | $9.02 Billion | $34.53 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -21 days |
| 2015 | 282 days | $8.67 Billion | $30.73 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -38 days |
| 2014 | 321 days | $10.18 Billion | $31.76 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +4 days |
| 2013 | 317 days | $10.39 Billion | $32.80 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -18 days |
| 2012 | 335 days | $10.56 Billion | $31.49 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +65 days |
| 2011 | 270 days | $10.10 Billion | $37.35 Million/day | $- | $2.00 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 2010 | 254 days | $9.65 Billion | $38.07 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -21 days |
| 2009 | 275 days | $9.87 Billion | $35.91 Million/day | $- | $- | — |