Star Gas Partners LP (SGU) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Star Gas Partners LP (SGU) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 174 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $160.06 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $160.06 Million) cover 174 days of daily cash needs of $920.74K/day.
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Star Gas Partners LP Defensive Interval Ratio (1996–2025)
This chart shows how Star Gas Partners LP's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 30 annual periods from 1996 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 174 days, meaning defensive assets of $160.06 Million can fund 174 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Star Gas Partners LP balance sheet assets.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Star Gas Partners LP (1996–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Star Gas Partners LP from 1996 to 2025, covering 30 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 SGU net working capital ratio 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 | 133 days | $126.80 Million | $956.80K/day | $24.68 Million | $- | ▼ -75 days |
| 2024 | 207 days | $212.32 Million | $1.02 Million/day | $117.33 Million | $- | ▲ +37 days |
| 2023 | 170 days | $169.93 Million | $999.67K/day | $45.19 Million | $10.66 Million | ▲ +7 days |
| 2022 | 163 days | $169.69 Million | $1.04 Million/day | $14.62 Million | $16.82 Million | ▲ +24 days |
| 2021 | 138 days | $130.67 Million | $945.20K/day | $4.77 Million | $26.22 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 2020 | 149 days | $140.50 Million | $944.81K/day | $56.91 Million | $- | ▲ +8 days |
| 2019 | 140 days | $125.14 Million | $891.94K/day | $4.90 Million | $- | ▼ -72 days |
| 2018 | 213 days | $164.91 Million | $775.86K/day | $14.53 Million | $17.71 Million | ▲ +5 days |
| 2017 | 208 days | $154.99 Million | $746.12K/day | $52.46 Million | $5.93 Million | ▼ -72 days |
| 2016 | 279 days | $221.82 Million | $794.31K/day | $139.19 Million | $3.99 Million | ▲ +162 days |
| 2015 | 117 days | $89.23 Million | $763.05K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -61 days |
| 2014 | 178 days | $123.80 Million | $694.33K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +19 days |
| 2013 | 159 days | $96.12 Million | $604.45K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +18 days |
| 2012 | 141 days | $88.27 Million | $625.56K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -23 days |
| 2011 | 164 days | $92.97 Million | $565.58K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +33 days |
| 2010 | 131 days | $70.44 Million | $536.82K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +20 days |
| 2009 | 111 days | $58.85 Million | $530.10K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -53 days |
| 2008 | 164 days | $95.69 Million | $584.21K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +18 days |
| 2007 | 146 days | $78.92 Million | $542.14K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -7 days |
| 2006 | 153 days | $87.39 Million | $571.45K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -23 days |
| 2005 | 176 days | $89.70 Million | $508.51K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +60 days |
| 2004 | 117 days | $84.00 Million | $719.06K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -25 days |
| 2003 | 142 days | $100.51 Million | $708.67K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +53 days |
| 2002 | 88 days | $70.06 Million | $792.45K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -79 days |
| 2001 | 167 days | $104.97 Million | $627.43K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +19 days |
| 2000 | 148 days | $66.86 Million | $451.50K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 1999 | 146 days | $42.30 Million | $289.32K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +38 days |
| 1998 | 108 days | $5.30 Million | $49.04K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -85 days |
| 1997 | 193 days | $5.70 Million | $29.59K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -63 days |
| 1996 | 255 days | $7.20 Million | $28.22K/day | $- | $- | — |