SOUTH32 Ltd - Asset Resilience Ratio
SOUTH32 Ltd (S32) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 12.06% as of December 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. Check how strategically is SOUTH32 Ltd's equity deployed to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
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Total Assets
Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2012–2025)
This chart shows how SOUTH32 Ltd's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See SOUTH32 Ltd net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down SOUTH32 Ltd's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see S32 market cap.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | AU$1.66 Billion | 12.06% |
| Short-term Investments | AU$0.00 | 0% |
| Total Liquid Assets | AU$1.66 Billion | 12.06% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Moderate Liquidity: SOUTH32 Ltd has 12.06% of assets in liquid form.
- While adequate for normal operations, this level may limit flexibility during economic stress.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
SOUTH32 Ltd Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare SOUTH32 Ltd's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
RIO Tinto Ltd
AU:RIO |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.45% |
|
Pilbara Minerals Ltd
AU:PLS |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 17.93% |
|
Inner Mongolia Xingye Mining Co Ltd
SHE:000426 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | -0.30% |
|
Rising Nonferrous Metals Share Co Ltd
SHG:600259 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 7.31% |
|
Liontown Resources Ltd
AU:LTR |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 22.16% |
|
IGO Ltd
AU:IGO |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 4.88% |
|
Merdeka Copper Gold PT
JK:MDKA |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.42% |
|
Shengda Mining Co Ltd
SHE:000603 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 4.86% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for SOUTH32 Ltd (2012–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for SOUTH32 Ltd.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | 7.26% | AU$996.00 Million ≈ $704.73 Million |
AU$13.73 Billion ≈ $9.71 Billion |
+5.99pp |
| 2024-06-30 | 1.27% | AU$181.00 Million ≈ $128.07 Million |
AU$14.24 Billion ≈ $10.08 Billion |
-3.18pp |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.45% | AU$648.00 Million ≈ $458.50 Million |
AU$14.56 Billion ≈ $10.30 Billion |
-5.36pp |
| 2022-06-30 | 9.81% | AU$1.60 Billion ≈ $1.13 Billion |
AU$16.34 Billion ≈ $11.56 Billion |
+2.02pp |
| 2021-06-30 | 7.79% | AU$1.03 Billion ≈ $730.21 Million |
AU$13.24 Billion ≈ $9.37 Billion |
+1.47pp |
| 2020-06-30 | 6.33% | AU$869.00 Million ≈ $614.87 Million |
AU$13.74 Billion ≈ $9.72 Billion |
-0.60pp |
| 2019-06-30 | 6.92% | AU$1.02 Billion ≈ $721.01 Million |
AU$14.71 Billion ≈ $10.41 Billion |
-9.65pp |
| 2018-06-30 | 16.57% | AU$2.51 Billion ≈ $1.77 Billion |
AU$15.13 Billion ≈ $10.71 Billion |
+0.81pp |
| 2017-06-30 | 15.77% | AU$2.32 Billion ≈ $1.64 Billion |
AU$14.73 Billion ≈ $10.42 Billion |
+15.53pp |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.24% | AU$32.00 Million ≈ $22.64 Million |
AU$13.37 Billion ≈ $9.46 Billion |
+0.15pp |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.09% | AU$14.00 Million ≈ $9.91 Million |
AU$15.49 Billion ≈ $10.96 Billion |
+0.02pp |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.07% | AU$13.00 Million ≈ $9.20 Million |
AU$19.69 Billion ≈ $13.93 Billion |
-0.27pp |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.33% | AU$65.00 Million ≈ $45.99 Million |
AU$19.54 Billion ≈ $13.83 Billion |
+0.03pp |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.30% | AU$73.00 Million ≈ $51.65 Million |
AU$24.01 Billion ≈ $16.99 Billion |
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About SOUTH32 Ltd
South32 Limited operates as a diversified metals and mining company. The company operates through Worsley Alumina, Brazil Alumina, Brazil Aluminium, Hillside Aluminium, Mozal Aluminium, Sierra Gorda, Cannington, Hermosa, Australia Manganese, and South Africa Manganese segments. It has a portfolio of assets producing bauxite, alumina, aluminum, copper, silver, lead, zinc, and manganese products. T… Read more