Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 278 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $9.36 Billion (cash $6.75 Billion, short-term investments $-, receivables $2.61 Billion) cover 278 days of daily cash needs of $33.63 Million/day. Check Live Nation Entertainment Inc (LYV) tangible net worth to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Live Nation Entertainment Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2003–2024)
This chart shows how Live Nation Entertainment Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 22 annual periods from 2003 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 278 days, meaning defensive assets of $9.36 Billion can fund 278 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Live Nation Entertainment Inc net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Live Nation Entertainment Inc (2003–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Live Nation Entertainment Inc from 2003 to 2024, covering 22 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 LYV market cap.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 306 days | $7.84 Billion | $25.64 Million/day | $6.10 Billion | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 2023 | 306 days | $8.34 Billion | $27.29 Million/day | $6.23 Billion | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2022 | 311 days | $7.07 Billion | $22.75 Million/day | $5.61 Billion | $- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2021 | 317 days | $5.95 Billion | $18.78 Million/day | $4.88 Billion | $- | ▲ +26 days |
| 2020 | 291 days | $3.02 Billion | $10.40 Million/day | $2.54 Billion | $- | ▼ -20 days |
| 2019 | 311 days | $3.50 Billion | $11.25 Million/day | $2.47 Billion | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2018 | 313 days | $3.22 Billion | $10.27 Million/day | $2.37 Billion | $- | ▲ +52 days |
| 2017 | 261 days | $2.56 Billion | $9.80 Million/day | $1.83 Billion | $6.63 Million | ▼ -50 days |
| 2016 | 311 days | $2.10 Billion | $6.74 Million/day | $1.53 Billion | $2.98 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 2015 | 305 days | $1.76 Billion | $5.76 Million/day | $1.30 Billion | $1.74 Million | ▼ -22 days |
| 2014 | 327 days | $1.80 Billion | $5.51 Million/day | $1.38 Billion | $1.87 Million | ▲ +42 days |
| 2013 | 285 days | $1.76 Billion | $6.18 Million/day | $1.30 Billion | $23.33 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 2012 | 295 days | $1.43 Billion | $4.84 Million/day | $1.00 Billion | $11.50 Million | ▼ -9 days |
| 2011 | 304 days | $1.24 Billion | $4.09 Million/day | $844.25 Million | $10.40 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 2010 | 305 days | $1.23 Billion | $4.04 Million/day | $892.76 Million | $7.81 Million | ▲ +101 days |
| 2009 | 204 days | $419.99 Million | $2.06 Million/day | $236.96 Million | $6.85 Million | ▲ +3 days |
| 2008 | 201 days | $424.24 Million | $2.11 Million/day | $199.66 Million | $7.29 Million | ▼ -47 days |
| 2007 | 248 days | $615.39 Million | $2.48 Million/day | $338.99 Million | $12.09 Million | ▼ -17 days |
| 2006 | 265 days | $562.65 Million | $2.12 Million/day | $313.88 Million | $- | ▼ -44 days |
| 2005 | 309 days | $593.92 Million | $1.92 Million/day | $403.72 Million | $- | ▲ +90 days |
| 2004 | 219 days | $347.00 Million | $1.59 Million/day | $179.14 Million | $- | ▲ +21 days |
| 2003 | 198 days | $296.75 Million | $1.50 Million/day | $116.36 Million | $- | — |