Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 186 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of $305.54 Million (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $305.54 Million) cover 186 days of daily cash needs of $1.64 Million/day.
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Essential Utilities Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (1994–2025)
This chart shows how Essential Utilities Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 32 annual periods from 1994 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 186 days, meaning defensive assets of $305.54 Million can fund 186 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see how large is Essential Utilities Inc's balance sheet.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Essential Utilities Inc (1994–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Essential Utilities Inc from 1994 to 2025, covering 32 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 WTRG 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 | 183 days | $384.28 Million | $2.09 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +68 days |
| 2024 | 116 days | $308.83 Million | $2.67 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +3 days |
| 2023 | 112 days | $245.74 Million | $2.19 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -22 days |
| 2022 | 135 days | $376.83 Million | $2.80 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2021 | 141 days | $260.92 Million | $1.85 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -785 days |
| 2020 | 926 days | $1.53 Billion | $1.65 Million/day | $- | $1.26 Billion | ▲ +797 days |
| 2019 | 128 days | $113.60 Million | $886.19K/day | $- | $5.98 Million | ▲ +29 days |
| 2018 | 99 days | $108.18 Million | $1.09 Million/day | $- | $6.96 Million | ▼ -36 days |
| 2017 | 135 days | $105.27 Million | $779.42K/day | $- | $6.67 Million | ▲ +9 days |
| 2016 | 126 days | $104.42 Million | $826.13K/day | $- | $7.03 Million | ▼ -64 days |
| 2015 | 191 days | $100.89 Million | $529.31K/day | $- | $1.75 Million | ▼ -2663 days |
| 2014 | 2854 days | $1.76 Billion | $617.36K/day | $- | $1.66 Billion | ▲ +698 days |
| 2013 | 2155 days | $1.58 Billion | $731.26K/day | $- | $1.51 Billion | ▲ +1959 days |
| 2012 | 197 days | $147.62 Million | $751.13K/day | $- | $38.62 Million | ▼ -384 days |
| 2011 | 581 days | $677.31 Million | $1.17 Million/day | $- | $601.76 Million | ▼ -383 days |
| 2010 | 963 days | $590.48 Million | $612.92K/day | $- | $478.70 Million | ▲ +78 days |
| 2009 | 885 days | $487.32 Million | $550.70K/day | $- | $408.58 Million | ▲ +54 days |
| 2008 | 831 days | $439.69 Million | $529.24K/day | $- | $355.17 Million | ▲ +53 days |
| 2007 | 778 days | $390.57 Million | $501.95K/day | $- | $307.65 Million | ▲ +285 days |
| 2006 | 493 days | $345.35 Million | $700.30K/day | $- | $273.20 Million | ▲ +406 days |
| 2005 | 87 days | $62.69 Million | $721.48K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -21 days |
| 2004 | 108 days | $64.54 Million | $595.57K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +10 days |
| 2003 | 98 days | $62.32 Million | $635.62K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +5 days |
| 2002 | 93 days | $57.68 Million | $620.63K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -9 days |
| 2001 | 101 days | $56.33 Million | $555.16K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -6 days |
| 2000 | 108 days | $51.22 Million | $474.47K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +20 days |
| 1999 | 88 days | $44.40 Million | $503.56K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -133 days |
| 1998 | 221 days | $27.20 Million | $123.01K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +29 days |
| 1997 | 192 days | $23.50 Million | $122.47K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +14 days |
| 1996 | 178 days | $21.90 Million | $123.29K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +17 days |
| 1995 | 161 days | $22.10 Million | $137.53K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -79 days |
| 1994 | 240 days | $19.30 Million | $80.55K/day | $- | $- | — |