Ecolab Inc (ECL) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Ecolab Inc (ECL) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 196 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $3.28 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $3.28 Billion) cover 196 days of daily cash needs of $16.70 Million/day. Check how tangible is Ecolab Inc's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Ecolab Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Ecolab Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 196 days, meaning defensive assets of $3.28 Billion can fund 196 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Ecolab Inc annual equity growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Ecolab Inc (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Ecolab Inc from 1985 to 2025, covering 40 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 ECL company net worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 257 days | $3.90 Billion | $15.16 Million/day | $646.20 Million | $- | ▼ -69 days |
| 2024 | 326 days | $4.29 Billion | $13.13 Million/day | $1.26 Billion | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2023 | 331 days | $3.94 Billion | $11.91 Million/day | $919.50 Million | $- | ▲ +29 days |
| 2022 | 302 days | $3.48 Billion | $11.54 Million/day | $598.60 Million | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2021 | 307 days | $2.99 Billion | $9.73 Million/day | $359.90 Million | $- | ▼ -154 days |
| 2020 | 461 days | $3.70 Billion | $8.03 Million/day | $1.26 Billion | $- | ▲ +192 days |
| 2019 | 269 days | $2.68 Billion | $9.95 Million/day | $186.40 Million | $- | ▼ -10 days |
| 2018 | 279 days | $2.82 Billion | $10.10 Million/day | $114.70 Million | $42.80 Million | ▼ -20 days |
| 2017 | 299 days | $2.81 Billion | $9.40 Million/day | $211.40 Million | $28.80 Million | ▼ -42 days |
| 2016 | 341 days | $2.82 Billion | $8.27 Million/day | $327.40 Million | $46.30 Million | ▲ +153 days |
| 2015 | 188 days | $2.45 Billion | $13.05 Million/day | $- | $58.70 Million | ▼ -31 days |
| 2014 | 219 days | $2.63 Billion | $12.02 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -50 days |
| 2013 | 269 days | $2.57 Billion | $9.56 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +3 days |
| 2012 | 266 days | $2.23 Billion | $8.36 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +25 days |
| 2011 | 242 days | $2.10 Billion | $8.67 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -34 days |
| 2010 | 275 days | $999.60 Million | $3.63 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -21 days |
| 2009 | 297 days | $1.02 Billion | $3.43 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +51 days |
| 2008 | 246 days | $971.00 Million | $3.95 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +12 days |
| 2007 | 234 days | $974.00 Million | $4.16 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +23 days |
| 2006 | 211 days | $867.54 Million | $4.12 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -73 days |
| 2005 | 283 days | $868.58 Million | $3.07 Million/day | $- | $125.06 Million | ▼ -4 days |
| 2004 | 287 days | $738.27 Million | $2.57 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +19 days |
| 2003 | 268 days | $626.00 Million | $2.33 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +35 days |
| 2002 | 233 days | $553.15 Million | $2.37 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +6 days |
| 2001 | 227 days | $514.07 Million | $2.27 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2000 | 224 days | $326.94 Million | $1.46 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -8 days |
| 1999 | 232 days | $299.80 Million | $1.29 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +7 days |
| 1998 | 225 days | $246.70 Million | $1.10 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 1997 | 222 days | $246.00 Million | $1.11 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -6 days |
| 1996 | 228 days | $205.00 Million | $898.08K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 1995 | 233 days | $198.40 Million | $850.68K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -10 days |
| 1994 | 243 days | $168.80 Million | $695.07K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -21 days |
| 1993 | 263 days | $141.70 Million | $537.81K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -8 days |
| 1992 | 272 days | $139.80 Million | $514.52K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +71 days |
| 1991 | 201 days | $130.80 Million | $650.96K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -9 days |
| 1990 | 210 days | $134.90 Million | $642.19K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -27 days |
| 1989 | 237 days | $167.10 Million | $704.93K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -21 days |
| 1988 | 258 days | $161.60 Million | $626.85K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +75 days |
| 1987 | 183 days | $144.00 Million | $786.58K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -197 days |
| 1985 | 380 days | $133.80 Million | $352.33K/day | $- | $- | — |