The Mercantile Investment Trust plc - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of January 2026: 2.15%

The Mercantile Investment Trust plc (MRC) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 2.15% as of January 2026. 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

GBX49.51 Million

≈ $6.02K USD Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

GBX2.30 Billion

≈ $280.36K USD All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low

Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2013–2026)

This chart shows how The Mercantile Investment Trust plc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Check The Mercantile Investment Trust plc strategic capital allocation to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down The Mercantile Investment Trust plc'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 MRC market cap overview.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component	Amount	% of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents	GBX0.00	0%
Short-term Investments	GBX49.51 Million	2.15%
Total Liquid Assets	GBX49.51 Million	2.15%

Asset Resilience Insights

Limited Liquidity: The Mercantile Investment Trust plc maintains only 2.15% 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.

The Mercantile Investment Trust plc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare The Mercantile Investment Trust plc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company	Industry	Asset Resilience Ratio
Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. NYSE:PDCC	Asset Management	1.77%
A.F.P. Provida SN:PROVIDA	Asset Management	5.53%
A.F.P. Habitat SN:HABITAT	Asset Management	7.59%
Hainan Haide Industry Co Ltd SHE:000567	Asset Management	32.29%
Australian United Investment Company Ltd AU:AUI	Asset Management	0.01%
Trinity Capital Inc NASDAQ:TRIN	Asset Management	3.31%
PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Ltd AU:PGF	Asset Management	97.40%
Magellan Financial Group Ltd AU:MFG	Asset Management	15.56%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for The Mercantile Investment Trust plc (2013–2026)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for The Mercantile Investment Trust plc.

Year	Asset Resilience Ratio (%)	Liquid Assets	Total Assets	Change
2026-01-31	2.15%	GBX49.51 Million ≈ $6.02K	GBX2.30 Billion ≈ $280.36K	+0.55pp
2025-01-31	1.60%	GBX36.90 Million ≈ $4.49K	GBX2.30 Billion ≈ $280.32K	-2.65pp
2019-01-31	4.25%	GBX82.70 Million ≈ $10.06K	GBX1.95 Billion ≈ $236.75K	+3.98pp
2018-01-31	0.27%	GBX6.00 Million ≈ $730.03	GBX2.21 Billion ≈ $269.01K	-1.65pp
2017-01-31	1.92%	GBX37.20 Million ≈ $4.53K	GBX1.94 Billion ≈ $235.57K	-6.01pp
2016-01-31	7.93%	GBX162.20 Million ≈ $19.74K	GBX2.04 Billion ≈ $248.75K	-2.12pp
2015-01-31	10.05%	GBX192.80 Million ≈ $23.46K	GBX1.92 Billion ≈ $233.38K	+8.62pp
2014-01-31	1.43%	GBX26.90 Million ≈ $3.27K	GBX1.88 Billion ≈ $228.24K	-7.52pp
2013-01-31	8.96%	GBX139.70 Million ≈ $17.00K	GBX1.56 Billion ≈ $189.79K	--

pp = percentage points

About The Mercantile Investment Trust plc

LSE:MRC UK Asset Management

Market Cap

$21.50 Million

GBX176.72 Billion GBX

Market Cap Rank

#24828 Global

#244 in UK

Share Price

GBX278.00

Change (1 day)

+0.54%

52-Week Range

GBX237.00 - GBX280.50

All Time High

GBX280.50