United Parcel Service Inc Defensive Interval Ratio
United Parcel Service Inc defensive interval ratio. United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 263 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $10.71 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $10.71 Billion) cover 263 days of daily cash needs of $40.77 Million/day. Explore investment intensity of United Parcel Service Inc to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Defensive Interval Ratio of United Parcel Service Inc (1998–2025)
Defensive interval ratio of United Parcel Service Inc from 1998 to 2025. This chart shows how United Parcel Service Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 28 annual periods from 1998 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 263 days, meaning defensive assets of $10.71 Billion can fund 263 days of operations without new revenue. Read United Parcel Service Inc debt and liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
United Parcel Service Inc Defensive Interval Ratio by Year (1998–2025)
United Parcel Service Inc defensive interval ratio by year from 1998 to 2025. The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for United Parcel Service Inc from 1998 to 2025, covering 28 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 the complete balance sheet picture, see UPS current and non-current assets.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 399 days | $17.10 Billion | $42.79 Million/day | $5.89 Billion | $- | ▲ +18 days |
| 2024 | 382 days | $17.19 Billion | $45.04 Million/day | $6.11 Billion | $206.00 Million | ▲ +25 days |
| 2023 | 357 days | $17.29 Billion | $48.43 Million/day | $3.21 Billion | $2.87 Billion | ▼ -49 days |
| 2022 | 406 days | $20.18 Billion | $49.70 Million/day | $5.60 Billion | $1.99 Billion | ▼ -75 days |
| 2021 | 481 days | $23.13 Billion | $48.13 Million/day | $10.26 Billion | $338.00 Million | ▲ +115 days |
| 2020 | 366 days | $17.07 Billion | $46.62 Million/day | $5.91 Billion | $406.00 Million | ▼ -5 days |
| 2019 | 371 days | $15.68 Billion | $42.23 Million/day | $5.24 Billion | $503.00 Million | ▼ -16 days |
| 2018 | 387 days | $14.93 Billion | $38.59 Million/day | $4.22 Billion | $810.00 Million | ▼ -27 days |
| 2017 | 414 days | $14.41 Billion | $34.82 Million/day | $3.32 Billion | $749.00 Million | ▲ +36 days |
| 2016 | 378 days | $12.26 Billion | $32.48 Million/day | $3.48 Billion | $1.09 Billion | ▲ +66 days |
| 2015 | 312 days | $9.13 Billion | $29.30 Million/day | $- | $2.00 Billion | ▼ -12 days |
| 2014 | 323 days | $7.65 Billion | $23.67 Million/day | $- | $992.00 Million | ▼ -39 days |
| 2013 | 362 days | $7.08 Billion | $19.54 Million/day | $- | $580.00 Million | ▲ +71 days |
| 2012 | 292 days | $6.71 Billion | $22.99 Million/day | $- | $597.00 Million | ▼ -128 days |
| 2011 | 420 days | $7.49 Billion | $17.85 Million/day | $- | $1.24 Billion | ▲ +28 days |
| 2010 | 392 days | $6.34 Billion | $16.17 Million/day | $- | $711.00 Million | ▲ +13 days |
| 2009 | 379 days | $6.48 Billion | $17.09 Million/day | $- | $558.00 Million | ▲ +65 days |
| 2008 | 315 days | $6.74 Billion | $21.42 Million/day | $- | $542.00 Million | ▲ +3 days |
| 2007 | 311 days | $8.38 Billion | $26.96 Million/day | $- | $577.00 Million | ▼ -95 days |
| 2006 | 406 days | $7.47 Billion | $18.41 Million/day | $- | $1.19 Billion | ▼ -14 days |
| 2005 | 421 days | $7.83 Billion | $18.61 Million/day | $- | $1.67 Billion | ▼ -150 days |
| 2004 | 571 days | $10.14 Billion | $17.76 Million/day | $- | $4.46 Billion | ▲ +184 days |
| 2003 | 387 days | $5.84 Billion | $15.12 Million/day | $- | $1.00 Billion | ▲ +30 days |
| 2002 | 357 days | $5.43 Billion | $15.22 Million/day | $- | $803.00 Million | ▼ -81 days |
| 2001 | 437 days | $5.54 Billion | $12.68 Million/day | $- | $758.00 Million | ▲ +14 days |
| 2000 | 423 days | $5.21 Billion | $12.33 Million/day | $- | $1.07 Billion | ▼ -33 days |
| 1999 | 456 days | $5.24 Billion | $11.50 Million/day | $- | $2.07 Billion | ▲ +151 days |
| 1998 | 305 days | $3.10 Billion | $10.18 Million/day | $- | $389.00 Million | — |