Alcon AG Defensive Interval Ratio
Alcon AG defensive interval ratio. Alcon AG (ALC) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 269 days as of December 2025. Defensive assets of CHF2.25 Billion (cash CHF-, short-term investments CHF80.95 Million, receivables CHF2.17 Billion) cover 269 days of daily cash needs of CHF8.35 Million/day. Explore Alcon AG long-term investment allocation to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Defensive Interval Ratio of Alcon AG (2015–2025)
Defensive interval ratio of Alcon AG from 2015 to 2025. This chart shows how Alcon AG's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 11 annual periods from 2015 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 269 days, meaning defensive assets of CHF2.25 Billion can fund 269 days of operations without new revenue. Read ALC current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Alcon AG Defensive Interval Ratio by Year (2015–2025)
Alcon AG defensive interval ratio by year from 2015 to 2025. The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Alcon AG from 2015 to 2025, covering 11 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 Alcon AG assets under control.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (CHF) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 269 days | CHF2.25 Billion | CHF8.35 Million/day | CHF- | CHF80.95 Million | ▼ -64 days |
| 2024 | 334 days | CHF2.08 Billion | CHF6.24 Million/day | CHF- | CHF1.00 Million | ▲ +36 days |
| 2023 | 297 days | CHF2.02 Billion | CHF6.79 Million/day | CHF- | CHF7.00 Million | ▲ +85 days |
| 2022 | 213 days | CHF1.60 Billion | CHF7.50 Million/day | CHF- | CHF-179.00 Million | ▼ -56 days |
| 2021 | 268 days | CHF1.82 Billion | CHF6.77 Million/day | CHF- | CHF3.00 Million | ▲ +29 days |
| 2020 | 239 days | CHF1.48 Billion | CHF6.19 Million/day | CHF- | CHF12.00 Million | ▼ -49 days |
| 2019 | 289 days | CHF1.82 Billion | CHF6.30 Million/day | CHF- | CHF33.00 Million | ▲ +139 days |
| 2018 | 149 days | CHF1.44 Billion | CHF9.63 Million/day | CHF- | CHF31.00 Million | ▼ -162 days |
| 2017 | 312 days | CHF1.52 Billion | CHF4.87 Million/day | CHF- | CHF- | ▲ +4 days |
| 2016 | 308 days | CHF1.40 Billion | CHF4.56 Million/day | CHF- | CHF- | ▲ +12 days |
| 2015 | 296 days | CHF1.33 Billion | CHF4.50 Million/day | CHF- | CHF- | — |