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Defensive Interval Ratio Calculator

DIR = (Cash + Securities + Receivables) / Daily COGS.

Calculates the defensive interval ratio — how many days a company can cover cash operating costs from liquid assets without new revenue.

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Nadia Almasri By Nadia Almasri
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Formula

DIR = Liquid assets / (Annual COGS / 365)

In depth

Calculates the defensive interval ratio — how many days a company can cover cash operating costs from liquid assets without new revenue.