GATX Corporation (GATX) — Defensive Interval Ratio
GATX Corporation (GATX) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 457 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $348.80 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $348.80 Million) cover 457 days of daily cash needs of $763.56K/day. Check GATX intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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GATX Corporation Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how GATX Corporation's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 457 days, meaning defensive assets of $348.80 Million can fund 457 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore net asset momentum of GATX Corporation to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for GATX Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for GATX Corporation from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 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 GATX Corporation (GATX) total market value.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 days | $207.20 Million | $11.23 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -301 days |
| 2024 | 319 days | $199.10 Million | $623.29K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2023 | 317 days | $217.90 Million | $686.58K/day | $- | $-500.00K | ▼ -162 days |
| 2022 | 480 days | $310.50 Million | $647.40K/day | $- | $148.50 Million | ▲ +222 days |
| 2021 | 258 days | $165.20 Million | $640.82K/day | $- | $1.40 Million | ▼ -58 days |
| 2020 | 316 days | $147.80 Million | $468.22K/day | $- | $5.60 Million | ▲ +217 days |
| 2019 | 99 days | $151.40 Million | $1.53 Million/day | $- | $1.40 Million | ▼ -171 days |
| 2018 | 270 days | $213.50 Million | $789.86K/day | $- | $6.50 Million | ▼ -223 days |
| 2017 | 493 days | $214.30 Million | $434.52K/day | $- | $1.20 Million | ▲ +22 days |
| 2016 | 471 days | $230.40 Million | $489.32K/day | $- | $2.90 Million | ▲ +3 days |
| 2015 | 468 days | $228.50 Million | $488.49K/day | $- | $1.80 Million | ▼ -75 days |
| 2014 | 543 days | $354.10 Million | $652.05K/day | $- | $1.80 Million | ▼ -276 days |
| 2013 | 819 days | $410.90 Million | $501.92K/day | $- | $6.00 Million | ▲ +522 days |
| 2012 | 297 days | $366.90 Million | $1.24 Million/day | $- | $10.20 Million | ▼ -738 days |
| 2011 | 1035 days | $465.40 Million | $449.86K/day | $- | $35.20 Million | ▲ +299 days |
| 2010 | 735 days | $463.80 Million | $630.68K/day | $- | $56.60 Million | ▼ -15 days |
| 2009 | 750 days | $398.20 Million | $530.96K/day | $- | $33.20 Million | ▲ +161 days |
| 2008 | 589 days | $438.60 Million | $744.38K/day | $- | $41.10 Million | ▲ +123 days |
| 2007 | 466 days | $468.20 Million | $1.01 Million/day | $- | $44.70 Million | ▼ -670 days |
| 2006 | 1136 days | $566.50 Million | $498.63K/day | $- | $61.40 Million | ▲ +394 days |
| 2005 | 742 days | $476.80 Million | $642.19K/day | $- | $53.10 Million | ▲ +345 days |
| 2004 | 397 days | $490.00 Million | $1.23 Million/day | $- | $60.00 Million | ▼ -174 days |
| 2003 | 571 days | $579.60 Million | $1.02 Million/day | $- | $60.90 Million | ▼ -545 days |
| 2002 | 1115 days | $1.30 Billion | $1.17 Million/day | $- | $140.90 Million | ▲ +239 days |
| 2001 | 876 days | $1.58 Billion | $1.81 Million/day | $- | $124.40 Million | ▲ +357 days |
| 2000 | 519 days | $1.45 Billion | $2.78 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +213 days |
| 1999 | 306 days | $683.60 Million | $2.23 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -124 days |
| 1998 | 430 days | $832.20 Million | $1.94 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -41 days |
| 1997 | 471 days | $1.04 Billion | $2.21 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -64 days |
| 1996 | 535 days | $891.40 Million | $1.67 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +64 days |
| 1995 | 471 days | $789.20 Million | $1.68 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +76 days |
| 1994 | 395 days | $635.00 Million | $1.61 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -192 days |
| 1993 | 587 days | $755.10 Million | $1.29 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +82 days |
| 1992 | 504 days | $749.20 Million | $1.49 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -49 days |
| 1991 | 553 days | $797.00 Million | $1.44 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -97 days |
| 1990 | 650 days | $888.00 Million | $1.37 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +127 days |
| 1989 | 523 days | $823.10 Million | $1.57 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -27 days |
| 1988 | 550 days | $795.80 Million | $1.45 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -293 days |
| 1987 | 843 days | $582.50 Million | $691.23K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +97 days |
| 1986 | 745 days | $603.30 Million | $809.32K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -81 days |
| 1985 | 827 days | $697.50 Million | $843.56K/day | $- | $- | — |