Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 257 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $10.47 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $1.56 Billion, receivables $8.91 Billion) cover 257 days of daily cash needs of $40.79 Million/day. Check TMO intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2024)
This chart shows how Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 257 days, meaning defensive assets of $10.47 Billion can fund 257 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (1985–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc market cap and net worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 416 days | $15.20 Billion | $36.53 Million/day | $4.01 Billion | $1.56 Billion | ▲ +5 days |
| 2023 | 411 days | $15.77 Billion | $38.39 Million/day | $8.08 Billion | $-1.97 Billion | ▲ +26 days |
| 2022 | 385 days | $17.95 Billion | $46.60 Million/day | $8.52 Billion | $2.00 Million | ▲ +21 days |
| 2021 | 365 days | $13.42 Billion | $36.81 Million/day | $4.48 Billion | $- | ▼ -231 days |
| 2020 | 596 days | $16.82 Billion | $28.23 Million/day | $10.32 Billion | $28.00 Million | ▲ +161 days |
| 2019 | 435 days | $7.39 Billion | $16.98 Million/day | $2.40 Billion | $37.00 Million | ▲ +37 days |
| 2018 | 398 days | $6.70 Billion | $16.84 Million/day | $2.10 Billion | $3.00 Million | ▲ +127 days |
| 2017 | 271 days | $5.22 Billion | $19.31 Million/day | $1.33 Billion | $10.00 Million | ▼ -18 days |
| 2016 | 289 days | $3.85 Billion | $13.33 Million/day | $786.20 Million | $15.80 Million | ▲ +64 days |
| 2015 | 225 days | $2.56 Billion | $11.36 Million/day | $- | $13.60 Million | ▲ +55 days |
| 2014 | 171 days | $2.50 Billion | $14.66 Million/day | $- | $28.70 Million | ▼ -57 days |
| 2013 | 228 days | $1.95 Billion | $8.56 Million/day | $- | $8.30 Million | ▼ -88 days |
| 2012 | 315 days | $1.81 Billion | $5.74 Million/day | $- | $4.30 Million | ▲ +107 days |
| 2011 | 209 days | $1.77 Billion | $8.46 Million/day | $- | $4.30 Million | ▼ -111 days |
| 2010 | 320 days | $1.53 Billion | $4.77 Million/day | $- | $8.90 Million | ▲ +4 days |
| 2009 | 315 days | $1.42 Billion | $4.49 Million/day | $- | $7.10 Million | ▼ -37 days |
| 2008 | 352 days | $1.49 Billion | $4.22 Million/day | $- | $7.50 Million | ▲ +71 days |
| 2007 | 281 days | $1.46 Billion | $5.21 Million/day | $- | $14.10 Million | ▲ +37 days |
| 2006 | 244 days | $1.44 Billion | $5.90 Million/day | $- | $48.16 Million | ▼ -51 days |
| 2005 | 295 days | $640.83 Million | $2.17 Million/day | $- | $80.66 Million | ▼ -118 days |
| 2004 | 413 days | $654.92 Million | $1.59 Million/day | $- | $185.37 Million | ▲ +128 days |
| 2003 | 285 days | $533.95 Million | $1.88 Million/day | $- | $114.33 Million | ▼ -35 days |
| 2002 | 320 days | $966.17 Million | $3.02 Million/day | $- | $536.43 Million | ▼ -57 days |
| 2001 | 377 days | $1.18 Billion | $3.13 Million/day | $- | $744.00 Million | ▼ -110 days |
| 2000 | 486 days | $971.00 Million | $2.00 Million/day | $- | $521.00 Million | ▲ +93 days |
| 1999 | 393 days | $1.15 Billion | $2.92 Million/day | $- | $556.00 Million | ▼ -137 days |
| 1998 | 530 days | $1.65 Billion | $3.12 Million/day | $- | $1.15 Billion | ▼ -70 days |
| 1997 | 600 days | $1.80 Billion | $2.99 Million/day | $- | $929.00 Million | ▼ -249 days |
| 1996 | 850 days | $2.13 Billion | $2.50 Million/day | $- | $1.43 Billion | ▲ +265 days |
| 1995 | 585 days | $1.15 Billion | $1.96 Million/day | $- | $594.00 Million | ▲ +330 days |
| 1994 | 255 days | $374.80 Million | $1.47 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -8 days |
| 1993 | 263 days | $300.00 Million | $1.14 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +5 days |
| 1992 | 258 days | $230.70 Million | $894.25K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +12 days |
| 1991 | 246 days | $200.80 Million | $814.79K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -9 days |
| 1990 | 255 days | $177.40 Million | $694.52K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -57 days |
| 1989 | 312 days | $131.40 Million | $420.55K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -70 days |
| 1988 | 382 days | $129.00 Million | $337.26K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +8 days |
| 1987 | 375 days | $97.70 Million | $260.55K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +62 days |
| 1986 | 313 days | $64.90 Million | $207.40K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -131 days |
| 1985 | 444 days | $69.90 Million | $157.53K/day | $- | $- | — |