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
≈ $15.63 Million USD Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

ZAC1.08 Trillion
≈ $573.79 Million USD 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. Check ABSA Bank Limited strategic capital allocation to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

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. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see market cap of ABSA Bank Limited.

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
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
F:DBK
Banks - Regional 3.17%
Regions Financial Corporation
NYSE:RF
Banks - Regional 17.06%
Bank of Hangzhou Co Ltd
SHG:600926
Banks - Regional 7.20%
Banco Santander Chile
SN:BSANTANDER
Banks - Regional 6.33%
Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A.B. de C.V
MX:GFINBURO
Banks - Regional 2.07%
Synovus Financial Corp
NYSE:SNV
Banks - Regional 4.05%
Bank of Queensland Ltd
AU:BOQ
Banks - Regional 0.21%
Regional S.A.B. de C.V
MX:RA
Banks - Regional 0.00%

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
≈ $15.63 Million
ZAC1.08 Trillion
≈ $573.79 Million
+0.77pp
2017-12-31 1.95% ZAC19.32 Billion
≈ $10.27 Million
ZAC988.36 Billion
≈ $525.26 Million
-1.84pp
2016-12-31 3.80% ZAC34.88 Billion
≈ $18.54 Million
ZAC918.31 Billion
≈ $488.03 Million
-0.65pp
2015-12-31 4.45% ZAC41.63 Billion
≈ $22.13 Million
ZAC936.14 Billion
≈ $497.51 Million
+1.86pp
2014-12-31 2.58% ZAC21.04 Billion
≈ $11.18 Million
ZAC814.06 Billion
≈ $432.63 Million
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pp = percentage points

About ABSA Bank Limited

JSE:ABSP South Africa Banks - Regional
Market Cap
$22.82 Billion
ZAC42.95 Trillion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#3895 Global
#30 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC95800.00
Change (1 day)
+0.00%
52-Week Range
ZAC95800.00 - ZAC95800.00
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