Merck KGaA Defensive Interval Ratio
Merck KGaA defensive interval ratio. Merck KGaA (MRK) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 220 days as of June 2026. Defensive assets of €4.91 Billion (cash €-, short-term investments €-, receivables €4.91 Billion) cover 220 days of daily cash needs of €22.26 Million/day. Explore MRK strategic capital deployment ratio to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Defensive Interval Ratio of Merck KGaA (2002–2025)
Defensive interval ratio of Merck KGaA from 2002 to 2025. This chart shows how Merck KGaA's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 24 annual periods from 2002 to 2025. As of June 2026, the ratio stands at 220 days, meaning defensive assets of €4.91 Billion can fund 220 days of operations without new revenue. Read MRK current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Merck KGaA Defensive Interval Ratio by Year (2002–2025)
Merck KGaA defensive interval ratio by year from 2002 to 2025. The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Merck KGaA from 2002 to 2025, covering 24 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 Merck KGaA assets under control.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (EUR) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 217 days | €5.37 Billion | €24.77 Million/day | €- | €597.00 Million | ▲ +67 days |
| 2024 | 150 days | €4.64 Billion | €30.94 Million/day | €- | €558.00 Million | ▼ -27 days |
| 2023 | 177 days | €4.21 Billion | €23.83 Million/day | €- | €231.00 Million | ▲ +9 days |
| 2022 | 168 days | €4.38 Billion | €26.06 Million/day | €- | €244.00 Million | ▼ -24 days |
| 2021 | 192 days | €5.48 Billion | €28.58 Million/day | €- | €112.00 Million | ▲ +2 days |
| 2020 | 190 days | €4.80 Billion | €25.29 Million/day | €- | €29.00 Million | ▲ +35 days |
| 2019 | 155 days | €5.02 Billion | €32.44 Million/day | €- | €29.00 Million | ▼ -25 days |
| 2018 | 180 days | €4.20 Billion | €23.33 Million/day | €- | €8.00 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 2017 | 174 days | €4.12 Billion | €23.66 Million/day | €- | €35.00 Million | ▲ +13 days |
| 2016 | 161 days | €4.00 Billion | €24.89 Million/day | €- | €43.00 Million | ▲ +41 days |
| 2015 | 120 days | €3.08 Billion | €25.71 Million/day | €- | €191.40 Million | ▼ -131 days |
| 2014 | 251 days | €4.54 Billion | €18.09 Million/day | €- | €2.16 Billion | ▼ -173 days |
| 2013 | 424 days | €4.53 Billion | €10.68 Million/day | €- | €2.37 Billion | ▲ +100 days |
| 2012 | 324 days | €4.04 Billion | €12.50 Million/day | €- | €1.58 Billion | ▲ +16 days |
| 2011 | 308 days | €3.68 Billion | €11.95 Million/day | €- | €1.12 Billion | ▲ +38 days |
| 2010 | 270 days | €2.48 Billion | €9.20 Million/day | €- | €55.60 Million | ▼ -164 days |
| 2009 | 433 days | €3.35 Billion | €7.73 Million/day | €- | €1.50 Billion | ▲ +130 days |
| 2008 | 303 days | €1.98 Billion | €6.52 Million/day | €- | €176.80 Million | ▲ +17 days |
| 2007 | 286 days | €2.01 Billion | €7.04 Million/day | €- | €565.30 Million | ▲ +27 days |
| 2006 | 259 days | €1.46 Billion | €5.66 Million/day | €- | €133.10 Million | ▼ -51 days |
| 2005 | 310 days | €1.53 Billion | €4.93 Million/day | €- | €154.20 Million | ▼ -81 days |
| 2004 | 390 days | €1.15 Billion | €2.94 Million/day | €- | €- | ▲ +199 days |
| 2003 | 192 days | €1.47 Billion | €7.69 Million/day | €- | €- | ▲ +33 days |
| 2002 | 159 days | €1.61 Billion | €10.16 Million/day | €- | €- | — |