Noble Corporation plc (NE) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Noble Corporation plc (NE) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 542 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $1.16 Billion (cash $477.95 Million, short-term investments $-, receivables $678.29 Million) cover 542 days of daily cash needs of $2.13 Million/day. Check Noble Corporation plc tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Noble Corporation plc Defensive Interval Ratio (2002–2024)
This chart shows how Noble Corporation plc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 23 annual periods from 2002 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 542 days, meaning defensive assets of $1.16 Billion can fund 542 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore NE net assets growth trend to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Noble Corporation plc (2002–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Noble Corporation plc from 2002 to 2024, covering 23 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 Noble Corporation plc market capitalisation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 437 days | $1.13 Billion | $2.58 Million/day | $247.30 Million | $- | ▼ -103 days |
| 2023 | 540 days | $949.48 Million | $1.76 Million/day | $360.79 Million | $- | ▲ +17 days |
| 2022 | 523 days | $956.18 Million | $1.83 Million/day | $476.21 Million | $- | ▼ -80 days |
| 2021 | 603 days | $410.62 Million | $680.53K/day | $194.14 Million | $- | ▼ -287 days |
| 2020 | 890 days | $532.65 Million | $598.22K/day | $343.33 Million | $- | ▲ +619 days |
| 2019 | 271 days | $384.35 Million | $1.42 Million/day | $104.62 Million | $- | ▼ -350 days |
| 2018 | 621 days | $621.75 Million | $1.00 Million/day | $375.23 Million | $- | ▲ +74 days |
| 2017 | 547 days | $888.75 Million | $1.62 Million/day | $662.83 Million | $- | ▼ -87 days |
| 2016 | 634 days | $1.10 Billion | $1.74 Million/day | $725.72 Million | $- | ▲ +400 days |
| 2015 | 234 days | $554.46 Million | $2.37 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -135 days |
| 2014 | 369 days | $676.59 Million | $1.83 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +40 days |
| 2013 | 329 days | $949.07 Million | $2.88 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -14 days |
| 2012 | 343 days | $856.10 Million | $2.50 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +51 days |
| 2011 | 292 days | $662.45 Million | $2.27 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +96 days |
| 2010 | 196 days | $387.41 Million | $1.97 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -354 days |
| 2009 | 550 days | $654.42 Million | $1.19 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +197 days |
| 2008 | 354 days | $658.36 Million | $1.86 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -129 days |
| 2007 | 483 days | $652.18 Million | $1.35 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +87 days |
| 2006 | 396 days | $462.43 Million | $1.17 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -129 days |
| 2005 | 525 days | $372.71 Million | $710.51K/day | $- | $44.46 Million | ▼ -51 days |
| 2004 | 576 days | $337.81 Million | $586.76K/day | $- | $132.79 Million | ▲ +205 days |
| 2003 | 370 days | $247.61 Million | $668.56K/day | $- | $98.38 Million | ▲ +61 days |
| 2002 | 309 days | $237.57 Million | $768.93K/day | $- | $72.96 Million | — |