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. Check Merafe (MRF) strategic investment index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

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. See MRF net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

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. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see how much is Merafe worth.

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
Pilbara Minerals Ltd
AU:PLS
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 17.93%
Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co Ltd
SHG:601958
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 16.57%
Liontown Resources Ltd
AU:LTR
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 22.16%
Vale Indonesia Tbk
JK:INCO
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 0.07%
Molymet
SN:MOLYMET
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 0.01%
Alphamin Resources Corp.
JSE:APH
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 6.92%
Vulcan Energy Resources Limited
AU:VUL
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 0.54%
Xinjiang Baodi Mining Co. Ltd. A
SHG:601121
Other Industrial Metals & Mining 1.72%

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
$167.35 Million
ZAC314.89 Billion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#17316 Global
#131 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC126.00
Change (1 day)
-0.79%
52-Week Range
ZAC101.00 - ZAC135.00
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