Shell PLC ADR (SHEL) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Shell PLC ADR (SHEL) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 210 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $53.89 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $53.89 Billion) cover 210 days of daily cash needs of $256.09 Million/day. See Shell PLC ADR working capital to net assets to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Shell PLC ADR Defensive Interval Ratio (1998–2025)
This chart shows how Shell PLC ADR's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 24 annual periods from 1998 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 210 days, meaning defensive assets of $53.89 Billion can fund 210 days of operations without new revenue. See Shell PLC ADR (SHEL) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Shell PLC ADR (1998–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Shell PLC ADR from 1998 to 2025, covering 24 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 market cap of Shell PLC ADR.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 198 days | $44.60 Billion | $225.79 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +78 days |
| 2024 | 120 days | $31.23 Billion | $260.37 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -38 days |
| 2023 | 158 days | $41.37 Billion | $261.55 Million/day | $- | $4.91 Billion | ▼ -33 days |
| 2022 | 191 days | $63.40 Billion | $332.36 Million/day | $- | $23.86 Billion | ▲ +80 days |
| 2021 | 111 days | $28.95 Billion | $261.77 Million/day | $- | $-5.99 Billion | ▲ +66 days |
| 2020 | 45 days | $9.05 Billion | $201.94 Million/day | $- | $-12.92 Billion | ▼ -33 days |
| 2019 | 78 days | $16.94 Billion | $218.15 Million/day | $- | $-13.49 Billion | ▼ -52 days |
| 2018 | 129 days | $27.54 Billion | $213.19 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -11 days |
| 2017 | 141 days | $30.72 Billion | $218.54 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +13 days |
| 2016 | 127 days | $25.77 Billion | $202.26 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +11 days |
| 2015 | 117 days | $22.71 Billion | $194.38 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -17 days |
| 2014 | 134 days | $31.57 Billion | $236.20 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -19 days |
| 2013 | 153 days | $39.09 Billion | $255.50 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -46 days |
| 2012 | 199 days | $52.77 Billion | $265.70 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +236 days |
| 2010 | -38 days | $-10.37 Billion | $275.48 Million/day | $- | $-10.37 Billion | ▲ +5 days |
| 2009 | -43 days | $-10.01 Billion | $232.30 Million/day | $- | $-10.01 Billion | ▼ -22 days |
| 2008 | -21 days | $-6.20 Billion | $289.12 Million/day | $- | $-6.20 Billion | ▼ -212 days |
| 2007 | 191 days | $49.40 Billion | $258.59 Million/day | $- | $-5.56 Billion | ▲ +21 days |
| 2006 | 170 days | $35.73 Billion | $210.27 Million/day | $- | $-3.93 Billion | ▲ +181 days |
| 2005 | -11 days | $-2.49 Billion | $232.78 Million/day | $- | $-2.49 Billion | ▼ -30 days |
| 2004 | 19 days | $2.79 Billion | $144.39 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +19 days |
| 2000 | 0 days | $4.00 Million | $116.98 Million/day | $- | $4.00 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 1999 | 0 days | $8.00 Million | $91.68 Million/day | $- | $8.00 Million | ▼ 0 days |
| 1998 | 0 days | $19.00 Million | $85.32 Million/day | $- | $19.00 Million | — |