STERIS plc (STE) — Defensive Interval Ratio
STERIS plc (STE) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 560 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of $1.41 Billion (cash $423.70 Million, short-term investments $-, receivables $990.60 Million) cover 560 days of daily cash needs of $2.53 Million/day. Check STERIS plc tangible book value ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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STERIS plc Defensive Interval Ratio (1991–2025)
This chart shows how STERIS plc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 35 annual periods from 1991 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 560 days, meaning defensive assets of $1.41 Billion can fund 560 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore net asset momentum of STERIS plc to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for STERIS plc (1991–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for STERIS plc from 1991 to 2025, covering 35 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 STERIS plc stock valuation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 434 days | $1.22 Billion | $2.80 Million/day | $171.70 Million | $- | ▼ -42 days |
| 2024 | 476 days | $1.22 Billion | $2.55 Million/day | $207.02 Million | $- | ▼ -5 days |
| 2023 | 481 days | $1.14 Billion | $2.36 Million/day | $208.36 Million | $- | ▲ +27 days |
| 2022 | 454 days | $1.15 Billion | $2.53 Million/day | $348.32 Million | $- | ▼ -70 days |
| 2021 | 524 days | $829.94 Million | $1.58 Million/day | $220.53 Million | $- | ▼ -133 days |
| 2020 | 657 days | $906.06 Million | $1.38 Million/day | $319.58 Million | $- | ▲ +40 days |
| 2019 | 616 days | $785.46 Million | $1.27 Million/day | $220.63 Million | $- | ▼ -52 days |
| 2018 | 668 days | $729.60 Million | $1.09 Million/day | $201.53 Million | $0.00 | ▼ -65 days |
| 2017 | 733 days | $766.37 Million | $1.05 Million/day | $282.92 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +303 days |
| 2016 | 430 days | $471.52 Million | $1.10 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +11 days |
| 2015 | 419 days | $325.29 Million | $776.25K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -31 days |
| 2014 | 450 days | $313.69 Million | $697.28K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -10 days |
| 2013 | 460 days | $275.94 Million | $599.55K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +93 days |
| 2012 | 368 days | $280.32 Million | $762.73K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +79 days |
| 2011 | 288 days | $272.25 Million | $944.51K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -110 days |
| 2010 | 398 days | $214.94 Million | $540.08K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -33 days |
| 2009 | 431 days | $238.44 Million | $553.50K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +35 days |
| 2008 | 396 days | $249.81 Million | $631.12K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -26 days |
| 2007 | 422 days | $251.21 Million | $595.61K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +45 days |
| 2006 | 377 days | $242.00 Million | $641.50K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -86 days |
| 2005 | 463 days | $281.40 Million | $607.71K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -27 days |
| 2004 | 490 days | $255.44 Million | $521.72K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +85 days |
| 2003 | 404 days | $211.69 Million | $523.43K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -17 days |
| 2002 | 422 days | $196.63 Million | $466.05K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -55 days |
| 2001 | 477 days | $201.31 Million | $422.42K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -7 days |
| 2000 | 483 days | $206.34 Million | $427.13K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -52 days |
| 1999 | 535 days | $230.30 Million | $430.41K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +96 days |
| 1998 | 439 days | $203.99 Million | $464.81K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +61 days |
| 1997 | 378 days | $164.20 Million | $434.79K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +30 days |
| 1996 | 348 days | $129.30 Million | $371.78K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -317 days |
| 1995 | 665 days | $17.30 Million | $26.03K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +72 days |
| 1994 | 593 days | $11.70 Million | $19.73K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +0 days |
| 1993 | 593 days | $6.50 Million | $10.96K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +106 days |
| 1992 | 487 days | $3.60 Million | $7.40K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +224 days |
| 1991 | 263 days | $1.80 Million | $6.85K/day | $- | $- | — |