Defensive Interval Ratio Calculator
Days of operations covered by liquid assets
Instructions
Input liquid assets and average daily expenses to estimate how long operations can continue without new cash inflows.
Formula
Defensive Interval Ratio = Defensive Assets / Daily Operational Expenses
About DIR
A liquidity metric that indicates cash runway using highly liquid assets only.
Common Questions
What qualifies as defensive assets?
Typically cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities.