Cogeco Inc. (CGO) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Cogeco Inc. (CGO) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 106 days as of May 2026. Defensive assets of CA$203.24 Million (cash CA$-, short-term investments CA$-, receivables CA$203.24 Million) cover 106 days of daily cash needs of CA$1.92 Million/day.
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Cogeco Inc. Defensive Interval Ratio (1997–2025)
This chart shows how Cogeco Inc.'s Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 29 annual periods from 1997 to 2025. As of May 2026, the ratio stands at 106 days, meaning defensive assets of CA$203.24 Million can fund 106 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see how large is Cogeco Inc.'s balance sheet.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Cogeco Inc. (1997–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Cogeco Inc. from 1997 to 2025, covering 29 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 Cogeco Inc. (CGO) liquidity to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (CAD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 days | CA$154.42 Million | CA$1.59 Million/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▲ +37 days |
| 2024 | 60 days | CA$148.00 Million | CA$2.47 Million/day | CA$0.00 | CA$- | ▼ -105 days |
| 2023 | 165 days | CA$239.12 Million | CA$1.45 Million/day | CA$70.89 Million | CA$- | ▲ +94 days |
| 2022 | 71 days | CA$196.95 Million | CA$2.76 Million/day | CA$65.75 Million | CA$- | ▼ -142 days |
| 2021 | 213 days | CA$472.55 Million | CA$2.21 Million/day | CA$368.43 Million | CA$- | ▼ -259 days |
| 2020 | 473 days | CA$508.36 Million | CA$1.08 Million/day | CA$406.11 Million | CA$- | ▼ -140 days |
| 2019 | 612 days | CA$676.53 Million | CA$1.10 Million/day | CA$559.39 Million | CA$- | ▲ +449 days |
| 2018 | 164 days | CA$230.77 Million | CA$1.41 Million/day | CA$86.35 Million | CA$0.00 | ▼ -40 days |
| 2017 | 204 days | CA$382.65 Million | CA$1.88 Million/day | CA$212.28 Million | CA$54.00 Million | ▲ +26 days |
| 2016 | 178 days | CA$224.63 Million | CA$1.26 Million/day | CA$68.34 Million | CA$1.04 Million | ▲ +100 days |
| 2015 | 77 days | CA$160.11 Million | CA$2.07 Million/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▼ -28 days |
| 2014 | 105 days | CA$145.35 Million | CA$1.38 Million/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▼ -14 days |
| 2013 | 119 days | CA$136.68 Million | CA$1.14 Million/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▲ +5 days |
| 2012 | 114 days | CA$112.24 Million | CA$984.15K/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▲ +5 days |
| 2011 | 109 days | CA$144.13 Million | CA$1.32 Million/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▼ -13 days |
| 2010 | 121 days | CA$126.09 Million | CA$1.04 Million/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▲ +52 days |
| 2009 | 69 days | CA$71.30 Million | CA$1.03 Million/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▲ +35 days |
| 2008 | 34 days | CA$68.48 Million | CA$2.03 Million/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▼ -78 days |
| 2007 | 112 days | CA$79.48 Million | CA$708.43K/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▲ +58 days |
| 2006 | 54 days | CA$71.99 Million | CA$1.32 Million/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▼ -54 days |
| 2005 | 109 days | CA$55.53 Million | CA$511.40K/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▼ -12 days |
| 2004 | 121 days | CA$57.51 Million | CA$476.52K/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▲ +53 days |
| 2003 | 68 days | CA$63.57 Million | CA$934.16K/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▼ -11 days |
| 2002 | 79 days | CA$70.48 Million | CA$888.93K/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▼ -86 days |
| 2001 | 165 days | CA$48.86 Million | CA$295.40K/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▼ -74 days |
| 2000 | 239 days | CA$68.91 Million | CA$288.12K/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▲ +83 days |
| 1999 | 156 days | CA$41.50 Million | CA$265.48K/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▼ -56 days |
| 1998 | 213 days | CA$38.60 Million | CA$181.64K/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▲ +10 days |
| 1997 | 202 days | CA$26.60 Million | CA$131.51K/day | CA$- | CA$- | — |