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. Check ABSP strategic assets to equity ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

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. See debt-free asset ratio of ABSA Bank Limited to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

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 how much is ABSA Bank Limited worth.

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
Standard Bank Group Ltd
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Banks - Regional -9.21%
Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A.B. de C.V
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Banks - Regional 2.07%
Hua Xia Bank Co Ltd
SHG:600015
Banks - Regional 4.86%
International Bancshares Corporation
NASDAQ:IBOC
Banks - Regional 28.98%
Judo Capital Holdings Ltd
AU:JDO
Banks - Regional 10.76%
TF Bank AB
ST:TFBANK
Banks - Regional -0.15%
Bank Tabungan Negara Persero
JK:BBTN
Banks - Regional -3.50%
Mystate Ltd
AU:MYS
Banks - Regional 8.81%

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
#4006 Global
#31 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC95800.00
Change (1 day)
+0.10%
52-Week Range
ZAC94622.00 - 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