Defensive Interval Ratio Calculator











Formula

The formula to calculate the Defensive Interval Ratio is:

\[ \text{Defensive Interval Ratio} = \frac{\text{Current Assets}}{\text{Average Daily Expenditures}} \]

Description

The defensive interval ratio is a financial metric that indicates the number of days a company can sustain its operations using its current assets without needing additional funding. It is calculated by dividing current assets by average daily expenditures.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following:

Step 1: Calculate the current assets:

\[ \text{Current Assets} = \$10,000,000 + \$5,000,000 + \$17,000,000 = \$32,000,000 \]

Step 2: Calculate the average daily expenditures:

\[ \text{Average Daily Expenditures} = \frac{110,000,000 - 37,000,000}{365} = \$200,000 \]

Step 3: Calculate the defensive interval ratio:

\[ \text{Defensive Interval Ratio} = \frac{32,000,000}{200,000} = 160 \text{ days} \]

Therefore, the Defensive Interval Ratio is 160 days.