International Paper (IP) — Defensive Interval Ratio
International Paper (IP) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 207 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $4.25 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $4.25 Billion) cover 207 days of daily cash needs of $20.56 Million/day.
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International Paper Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how International Paper's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 207 days, meaning defensive assets of $4.25 Billion can fund 207 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see International Paper balance sheet assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for International Paper (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for International Paper 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. See IP working capital efficiency 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 | 257 days | $5.57 Billion | $21.64 Million/day | $1.15 Billion | $- | ▼ -131 days |
| 2024 | 388 days | $4.53 Billion | $11.67 Million/day | $1.17 Billion | $- | ▼ -36 days |
| 2023 | 425 days | $4.61 Billion | $10.85 Million/day | $1.11 Billion | $- | ▲ +32 days |
| 2022 | 392 days | $5.37 Billion | $13.70 Million/day | $804.00 Million | $804.00 Million | ▼ -61 days |
| 2021 | 454 days | $5.15 Billion | $11.35 Million/day | $1.29 Billion | $245.00 Million | ▲ +83 days |
| 2020 | 370 days | $8.41 Billion | $22.70 Million/day | $595.00 Million | $4.85 Billion | ▲ +194 days |
| 2019 | 177 days | $4.18 Billion | $23.69 Million/day | $511.00 Million | $- | ▼ -205 days |
| 2018 | 382 days | $4.91 Billion | $12.86 Million/day | $589.00 Million | $402.00 Million | ▲ +26 days |
| 2017 | 355 days | $4.97 Billion | $13.98 Million/day | $1.02 Billion | $661.00 Million | ▼ -61 days |
| 2016 | 416 days | $4.64 Billion | $11.15 Million/day | $1.03 Billion | $757.00 Million | ▲ +99 days |
| 2015 | 317 days | $3.41 Billion | $10.75 Million/day | $- | $738.00 Million | ▼ -22 days |
| 2014 | 339 days | $4.56 Billion | $13.45 Million/day | $- | $1.48 Billion | ▼ -28 days |
| 2013 | 367 days | $5.15 Billion | $14.05 Million/day | $- | $1.40 Billion | ▲ +39 days |
| 2012 | 328 days | $4.50 Billion | $13.69 Million/day | $- | $934.00 Million | ▲ +60 days |
| 2011 | 269 days | $3.49 Billion | $12.98 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +22 days |
| 2010 | 246 days | $3.04 Billion | $12.34 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +1 days |
| 2009 | 245 days | $2.69 Billion | $10.99 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -7 days |
| 2008 | 252 days | $3.29 Billion | $13.03 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -47 days |
| 2007 | 299 days | $3.15 Billion | $10.53 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +87 days |
| 2006 | 213 days | $2.70 Billion | $12.72 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -8 days |
| 2005 | 220 days | $2.93 Billion | $13.27 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +15 days |
| 2004 | 205 days | $2.74 Billion | $13.35 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +50 days |
| 2003 | 155 days | $2.89 Billion | $18.64 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -66 days |
| 2002 | 222 days | $2.78 Billion | $12.55 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +33 days |
| 2001 | 189 days | $2.78 Billion | $14.72 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +20 days |
| 2000 | 169 days | $3.43 Billion | $20.31 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -100 days |
| 1999 | 269 days | $3.23 Billion | $12.01 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +21 days |
| 1998 | 248 days | $2.47 Billion | $9.96 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +68 days |
| 1997 | 180 days | $2.40 Billion | $13.37 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +22 days |
| 1996 | 158 days | $2.55 Billion | $16.15 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -35 days |
| 1995 | 193 days | $2.57 Billion | $13.32 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -10 days |
| 1994 | 203 days | $2.24 Billion | $11.05 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +34 days |
| 1993 | 169 days | $1.86 Billion | $10.98 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +19 days |
| 1992 | 150 days | $1.86 Billion | $12.41 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -30 days |
| 1991 | 180 days | $1.84 Billion | $10.21 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -28 days |
| 1990 | 208 days | $1.80 Billion | $8.64 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +5 days |
| 1989 | 203 days | $1.52 Billion | $7.48 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -67 days |
| 1988 | 269 days | $1.15 Billion | $4.28 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +28 days |
| 1987 | 242 days | $998.00 Million | $4.13 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +60 days |
| 1986 | 182 days | $663.00 Million | $3.65 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -1 days |
| 1985 | 183 days | $378.00 Million | $2.07 Million/day | $- | $- | — |