MPLX LP (MPLX) — Defensive Interval Ratio
MPLX LP (MPLX) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 271 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $2.60 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $1.03 Billion, receivables $1.57 Billion) cover 271 days of daily cash needs of $9.59 Million/day. See MPLX working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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MPLX LP Defensive Interval Ratio (2010–2024)
This chart shows how MPLX LP's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 15 annual periods from 2010 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 271 days, meaning defensive assets of $2.60 Billion can fund 271 days of operations without new revenue. See MPLX equity financing ratio to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for MPLX LP (2010–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for MPLX LP from 2010 to 2024, covering 15 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 MPLX market cap.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 174 days | $1.54 Billion | $8.86 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -43 days |
| 2023 | 217 days | $1.56 Billion | $7.19 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -8 days |
| 2022 | 225 days | $1.48 Billion | $6.58 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +81 days |
| 2021 | 143 days | $1.32 Billion | $9.17 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -766 days |
| 2020 | 910 days | $5.20 Billion | $5.72 Million/day | $- | $4.04 Billion | ▲ +691 days |
| 2019 | 219 days | $1.28 Billion | $5.84 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2018 | 217 days | $706.00 Million | $3.25 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +90 days |
| 2017 | 128 days | $456.00 Million | $3.57 Million/day | $- | $4.00 Million | ▼ -92 days |
| 2016 | 220 days | $424.00 Million | $1.93 Million/day | $- | $5.00 Million | ▲ +16 days |
| 2015 | 203 days | $341.00 Million | $1.68 Million/day | $- | $9.00 Million | ▲ +5 days |
| 2014 | 198 days | $54.80 Million | $276.71K/day | $- | $3.80 Million | ▼ -99 days |
| 2013 | 297 days | $67.80 Million | $228.49K/day | $- | $7.30 Million | ▼ -24 days |
| 2012 | 321 days | $55.60 Million | $173.42K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -1747 days |
| 2011 | 2067 days | $289.40 Million | $140.00K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1540 days |
| 2010 | 527 days | $51.10 Million | $96.99K/day | $- | $51.10 Million | — |