Nucor Corp (NUE) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Nucor Corp (NUE) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 327 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $3.81 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $524.00 Million, receivables $3.29 Billion) cover 327 days of daily cash needs of $11.66 Million/day. Check tangible equity quality of Nucor Corp to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Nucor Corp Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2024)
This chart shows how Nucor Corp's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 327 days, meaning defensive assets of $3.81 Billion can fund 327 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Nucor Corp (NUE) equity growth momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Nucor Corp (1985–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Nucor Corp from 1985 to 2024, covering 40 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 Nucor Corp market capitalisation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 500 days | $6.81 Billion | $13.64 Million/day | $3.56 Billion | $581.00 Million | ▼ -301 days |
| 2023 | 801 days | $10.08 Billion | $12.59 Million/day | $6.38 Billion | $747.00 Million | ▲ +89 days |
| 2022 | 712 days | $8.45 Billion | $11.86 Million/day | $4.28 Billion | $576.95 Million | ▲ +254 days |
| 2021 | 458 days | $6.47 Billion | $14.13 Million/day | $2.36 Billion | $253.00 Million | ▼ -285 days |
| 2020 | 743 days | $5.35 Billion | $7.20 Million/day | $2.64 Billion | $408.00 Million | ▲ +151 days |
| 2019 | 592 days | $3.99 Billion | $6.75 Million/day | $1.53 Billion | $300.04 Million | ▲ +84 days |
| 2018 | 508 days | $3.90 Billion | $7.69 Million/day | $1.40 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +117 days |
| 2017 | 391 days | $3.03 Billion | $7.74 Million/day | $949.10 Million | $50.00 Million | ▼ -193 days |
| 2016 | 585 days | $3.83 Billion | $6.55 Million/day | $2.05 Billion | $150.00 Million | ▲ +194 days |
| 2015 | 391 days | $1.48 Billion | $3.79 Million/day | $- | $100.00 Million | ▲ +14 days |
| 2014 | 377 days | $2.17 Billion | $5.75 Million/day | $- | $100.00 Million | ▲ +35 days |
| 2013 | 342 days | $1.84 Billion | $5.37 Million/day | $- | $28.19 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 2012 | 326 days | $1.81 Billion | $5.56 Million/day | $- | $104.17 Million | ▼ -151 days |
| 2011 | 477 days | $3.13 Billion | $6.56 Million/day | $- | $1.36 Billion | ▼ -162 days |
| 2010 | 639 days | $2.63 Billion | $4.12 Million/day | $- | $1.15 Billion | ▲ +240 days |
| 2009 | 399 days | $1.34 Billion | $3.36 Million/day | $- | $225.00 Million | ▲ +157 days |
| 2008 | 242 days | $1.23 Billion | $5.08 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -172 days |
| 2007 | 414 days | $1.79 Billion | $4.33 Million/day | $- | $182.45 Million | ▼ -225 days |
| 2006 | 639 days | $2.49 Billion | $3.90 Million/day | $- | $1.41 Billion | ▲ +99 days |
| 2005 | 540 days | $1.86 Billion | $3.44 Million/day | $- | $857.36 Million | ▲ +210 days |
| 2004 | 330 days | $962.75 Million | $2.92 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 2003 | 332 days | $572.48 Million | $1.72 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +33 days |
| 2002 | 298 days | $483.61 Million | $1.62 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +49 days |
| 2001 | 249 days | $330.86 Million | $1.33 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +20 days |
| 2000 | 229 days | $350.18 Million | $1.53 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -42 days |
| 1999 | 271 days | $393.80 Million | $1.45 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +46 days |
| 1998 | 224 days | $299.20 Million | $1.33 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -45 days |
| 1997 | 269 days | $386.40 Million | $1.44 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +40 days |
| 1996 | 229 days | $292.60 Million | $1.28 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -2 days |
| 1995 | 231 days | $283.20 Million | $1.22 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -15 days |
| 1994 | 246 days | $258.10 Million | $1.05 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +36 days |
| 1993 | 211 days | $202.20 Million | $960.27K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +33 days |
| 1992 | 177 days | $132.10 Million | $745.21K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 1991 | 174 days | $109.50 Million | $627.95K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -31 days |
| 1990 | 205 days | $126.70 Million | $618.08K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 1989 | 202 days | $107.00 Million | $530.41K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +21 days |
| 1988 | 180 days | $106.80 Million | $592.05K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -38 days |
| 1987 | 219 days | $88.30 Million | $404.11K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 1986 | 217 days | $70.40 Million | $324.38K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +4 days |
| 1985 | 213 days | $70.90 Million | $332.33K/day | $- | $- | — |