ABSA Bank Limited

JSE:ABSP South Africa Banks - Regional
Market Cap
$22.82 Billion
ZAC42.95 Trillion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#37499 Global
#137 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC95800.00
Change (1 day)
+0.10%
52-Week Range
ZAC78480.00 - ZAC95949.00
All Time High
ZAC97456.40
About

Absa Bank Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking and financial products and services to personal, business, and corporate clients in South Africa, Nigeria, and Namibia. It offers accounts, credit cards, loans, investments, pensions, insurances, international banking, and other services to individuals. The company also provides start-ups, accounts, credit cards, payments… Read more

ABSA Bank Limited - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of December 2018: 2.72%

ABSA Bank Limited (ABSP) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 2.72% as of December 2018. 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.

Liquid Assets
ZAC29.41 Billion
Cash + Short-term Investments
Total Assets
ZAC1.08 Trillion
All company assets
Resilience Assessment
Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2014–2018)

This chart shows how ABSA Bank Limited's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down ABSA Bank Limited's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents ZAC0.00 0%
Short-term Investments ZAC29.41 Billion 2.72%
Total Liquid Assets ZAC29.41 Billion 2.72%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: ABSA Bank Limited maintains only 2.72% of assets in liquid form.
  • This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.

ABSA Bank Limited Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare ABSA Bank Limited's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
Ping An Bank Co Ltd
SHE:000001
Banks - Regional -6.06%
Bank of Ningbo Co Ltd
SHE:002142
Banks - Regional 6.40%
Qingdao Rural Commercial Bank Corp Class A
SHE:002958
Banks - Regional -13.48%
Bank of Suzhou
SHE:002966
Banks - Regional -8.31%
Jeju Bank
KO:006220
Banks - Regional 2.45%
Industrial Bank Of Korea
KO:024110
Banks - Regional 4.07%
Hana Financial
KO:086790
Banks - Regional 3.29%
PT Bank Sinarmas Tbk
F:08S
Banks - Regional 3.70%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for ABSA Bank Limited (2014–2018)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for ABSA Bank Limited.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2018-12-31 2.72% ZAC29.41 Billion ZAC1.08 Trillion +0.77pp
2017-12-31 1.95% ZAC19.32 Billion ZAC988.36 Billion -1.84pp
2016-12-31 3.80% ZAC34.88 Billion ZAC918.31 Billion -0.65pp
2015-12-31 4.45% ZAC41.63 Billion ZAC936.14 Billion +1.86pp
2014-12-31 2.58% ZAC21.04 Billion ZAC814.06 Billion --
pp = percentage points