Merafe - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of December 2024: 5.87%

Merafe (MRF) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 5.87% as of December 2024. 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. See how liquid is Merafe's working capital to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.

Liquid Assets

ZAC360.81 Million
≈ $191.75K USD Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

ZAC6.14 Billion
≈ $3.26 Million USD All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2002–2023)

This chart shows how Merafe's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Merafe (MRF) total assets.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Merafe's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. Read Merafe total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents ZAC0.00 0%
Short-term Investments ZAC360.81 Million 5.87%
Total Liquid Assets ZAC360.81 Million 5.87%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Merafe maintains only 5.87% 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.

Merafe Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Merafe's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
Boliden AB
ST:BOL
Other Industrial Metals & Mining -0.16%
SOUTH32 Ltd
AU:S32
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 12.06%
Lynas Rare EARTHS Ltd
AU:LYC
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 0.00%
JCHX Mining Management Co Ltd
SHG:603979
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 0.02%
Vizsla Silver Corp.
TO:VZLA
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 57.40%
Talon Metals Corp
TO:TLO
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 11.81%
Firefly Metals Ltd
AU:FFM
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 45.62%
Vulcan Energy Resources Limited
AU:VUL
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 0.54%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Merafe (2002–2023)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Merafe.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2023-12-31 4.92% ZAC327.70 Million
≈ $174.16K
ZAC6.66 Billion
≈ $3.54 Million
+5.60pp
2022-12-31 -0.68% ZAC-38.66 Million
≈ $-20.55K
ZAC5.68 Billion
≈ $3.02 Million
-0.41pp
2021-12-31 -0.27% ZAC-13.44 Million
≈ $-7.14K
ZAC4.95 Billion
≈ $2.63 Million
+0.18pp
2020-12-31 -0.45% ZAC-13.98 Million
≈ $-7.43K
ZAC3.11 Billion
≈ $1.65 Million
-1.09pp
2004-12-31 0.64% ZAC7.81 Million
≈ $4.15K
ZAC1.23 Billion
≈ $652.42K
-0.11pp
2002-12-31 0.75% ZAC5.92 Million
≈ $3.15K
ZAC788.78 Million
≈ $419.20K
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pp = percentage points

About Merafe

JSE:MRF South Africa Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Market Cap
$180.63 Million
ZAC339.88 Billion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#17026 Global
#128 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC136.00
Change (1 day)
+0.00%
52-Week Range
ZAC101.00 - ZAC147.00
All Time High
ZAC160.00
About

Merafe Resources Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the mining and beneficiation of chrome ore into ferrochrome and associated minerals. The company operates ferrochrome smelters, ferrochrome furnaces, chrome ore mines, UG2 plants, and PGM processing plants located in the Northwest, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa. It operates in South Africa, Brazil, the United… Read more