S&P Global Inc (SPGI) — Defensive Interval Ratio
S&P Global Inc (SPGI) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 138 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $3.44 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $3.44 Billion) cover 138 days of daily cash needs of $25.00 Million/day.
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S&P Global Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how S&P Global Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 138 days, meaning defensive assets of $3.44 Billion can fund 138 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see SPGI asset base.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for S&P Global Inc (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for S&P Global Inc from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 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 SPGI working capital efficiency 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 | 167 days | $3.50 Billion | $20.92 Million/day | $- | $56.00 Million | ▲ +2 days |
| 2024 | 165 days | $2.89 Billion | $17.51 Million/day | $- | $20.00 Million | ▼ -5 days |
| 2023 | 170 days | $2.85 Billion | $16.78 Million/day | $- | $26.00 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 2022 | 153 days | $2.51 Billion | $16.44 Million/day | $- | $14.00 Million | ▼ -6 days |
| 2021 | 159 days | $1.66 Billion | $10.45 Million/day | $- | $11.00 Million | ▼ -4 days |
| 2020 | 163 days | $1.60 Billion | $9.83 Million/day | $- | $9.00 Million | ▼ -26 days |
| 2019 | 189 days | $1.60 Billion | $8.47 Million/day | $- | $28.00 Million | ▼ -14 days |
| 2018 | 204 days | $1.47 Billion | $7.20 Million/day | $- | $18.00 Million | ▲ +53 days |
| 2017 | 151 days | $1.33 Billion | $8.81 Million/day | $- | $12.00 Million | ▼ -7 days |
| 2016 | 158 days | $1.13 Billion | $7.15 Million/day | $- | $8.00 Million | ▲ +33 days |
| 2015 | 125 days | $997.00 Million | $7.97 Million/day | $- | $6.00 Million | ▲ +39 days |
| 2014 | 86 days | $935.00 Million | $10.87 Million/day | $- | $3.00 Million | ▼ -67 days |
| 2013 | 153 days | $997.00 Million | $6.50 Million/day | $- | $18.00 Million | ▲ +58 days |
| 2012 | 95 days | $955.00 Million | $10.05 Million/day | $- | $1.00 Million | ▲ +10 days |
| 2011 | 85 days | $731.00 Million | $8.58 Million/day | $- | $29.00 Million | ▼ -53 days |
| 2010 | 138 days | $1.01 Billion | $7.34 Million/day | $- | $22.16 Million | ▼ -10 days |
| 2009 | 148 days | $994.26 Million | $6.72 Million/day | $- | $24.60 Million | ▼ -5 days |
| 2008 | 153 days | $1.06 Billion | $6.93 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -10 days |
| 2007 | 163 days | $1.19 Billion | $7.28 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -20 days |
| 2006 | 183 days | $1.24 Billion | $6.76 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 2005 | 183 days | $1.11 Billion | $6.10 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -12 days |
| 2004 | 195 days | $1.05 Billion | $5.39 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +20 days |
| 2003 | 175 days | $956.44 Million | $5.46 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -29 days |
| 2002 | 204 days | $991.81 Million | $4.86 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +2 days |
| 2001 | 202 days | $1.04 Billion | $5.14 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -22 days |
| 2000 | 224 days | $1.10 Billion | $4.88 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -27 days |
| 1999 | 252 days | $1.05 Billion | $4.18 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -18 days |
| 1998 | 270 days | $954.90 Million | $3.54 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -27 days |
| 1997 | 297 days | $981.90 Million | $3.30 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +33 days |
| 1996 | 264 days | $882.00 Million | $3.34 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -38 days |
| 1995 | 302 days | $865.00 Million | $2.87 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +19 days |
| 1994 | 283 days | $781.00 Million | $2.76 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +33 days |
| 1993 | 250 days | $731.10 Million | $2.93 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -18 days |
| 1992 | 268 days | $617.60 Million | $2.30 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -10 days |
| 1991 | 278 days | $624.20 Million | $2.24 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 1990 | 283 days | $655.30 Million | $2.31 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +54 days |
| 1989 | 229 days | $498.10 Million | $2.17 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -16 days |
| 1988 | 246 days | $489.20 Million | $1.99 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -3 days |
| 1987 | 249 days | $461.80 Million | $1.85 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -60 days |
| 1986 | 310 days | $427.80 Million | $1.38 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +1 days |
| 1985 | 308 days | $352.70 Million | $1.14 Million/day | $- | $- | — |