Defensive Interval Ratio (DIR
The Defensive Interval Ratio (DIR) measures how many days a company can operate using its liquid quick assets without receiving any additional cash inflows or revenues.
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💡 Practical Example
$300,000 Total Quick Assets with $800,000 Net Cash OPEX ($900k OPEX - $100k Depreciation): Daily Cash Burn = $800,000 / 365 = $2,191.78/day. DIR = $300,000 / $2,191.78 = 136.9 Days of cash runway (STRONG LIQUIDITY).
📖 About Defensive Interval Ratio (DIR
The Defensive Interval Ratio (DIR) measures how many days a company can operate using its liquid quick assets without receiving any additional cash inflows or revenues.
To use the Defensive Interval Ratio (DIR) Liquidity Calculator, enter your Cash & Cash Equivalents (), Marketable Securities (), Net Accounts Receivable () and other values. The calculator instantly computes Defensive Interval Ratio (DIR), Daily Operating Cash Burn Rate and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Cash & Cash Equivalents () (e.g. 150000 in ), Marketable Securities () (e.g. 50000 in ), Net Accounts Receivable () (e.g. 100000 in ), Total Annual Operating Expenses (OPEX) (e.g. 900000 in /yr), and Non-Cash Expenses (Depreciation & Amortization) (e.g. 100000 in /yr). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Total Quick Assets = Cash + Marketable Securities + Net Receivables
Daily Cash Burn Rate = (Annual Operating Expenses - Non-Cash Expenses) ÷ 365
Defensive Interval Ratio (DIR Days) = Total Quick Assets ÷ Daily Cash Burn Rate
Worked Example
300,000 Total Quick Assets with 800,000 Net Cash OPEX (900k OPEX - 100k Depreciation):
Daily Cash Burn = 800,000 / 365 = 2,191.78/day.
DIR = 300,000 / 2,191.78 = 136.9 Days of cash runway (STRONG LIQUIDITY).
Understanding Your Result
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