ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (ZIM) — Defensive Interval Ratio
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (ZIM) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 417 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of $2.44 Billion (cash $1.05 Billion, short-term investments $735.10 Million, receivables $653.50 Million) cover 417 days of daily cash needs of $5.85 Million/day. Check ZIM goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd Defensive Interval Ratio (2013–2025)
This chart shows how ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 13 annual periods from 2013 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 417 days, meaning defensive assets of $2.44 Billion can fund 417 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore ZIM shareholders equity momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (2013–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd from 2013 to 2025, covering 13 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (ZIM) market capitalisation.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 318 days | $1.86 Billion | $5.85 Million/day | $471.40 Million | $735.10 Million | ▼ -7 days |
| 2024 | 325 days | $2.33 Billion | $7.15 Million/day | $616.80 Million | $800.40 Million | ▲ +54 days |
| 2023 | 271 days | $1.87 Billion | $6.90 Million/day | $435.90 Million | $874.10 Million | ▼ -145 days |
| 2022 | 416 days | $3.03 Billion | $7.29 Million/day | $- | $2.23 Billion | ▼ -30 days |
| 2021 | 446 days | $3.37 Billion | $7.55 Million/day | $- | $2.14 Billion | ▲ +272 days |
| 2020 | 174 days | $548.96 Million | $3.15 Million/day | $- | $58.98 Million | ▲ +36 days |
| 2019 | 138 days | $350.57 Million | $2.54 Million/day | $- | $59.05 Million | ▼ -27 days |
| 2018 | 165 days | $421.47 Million | $2.56 Million/day | $- | $68.65 Million | ▼ -8 days |
| 2017 | 173 days | $325.33 Million | $1.88 Million/day | $- | $94.67 Million | ▲ +16 days |
| 2016 | 157 days | $228.01 Million | $1.45 Million/day | $- | $29.28 Million | ▲ +41 days |
| 2015 | 116 days | $193.39 Million | $1.67 Million/day | $- | $28.81 Million | ▲ +11 days |
| 2014 | 104 days | $225.50 Million | $2.16 Million/day | $- | $21.11 Million | ▲ +71 days |
| 2013 | 34 days | $225.58 Million | $6.70 Million/day | $- | $17.50 Million | — |