Smiths News PLC

LSE:SNWS UK Publishing
Market Cap
$1.90 Million
GBX15.64 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#43894 Global
#757 in UK
Share Price
GBX64.60
Change (1 day)
-1.22%
52-Week Range
GBX47.50 - GBX77.60
All Time High
GBX107.01
About

Smiths News plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distributing of newspapers and magazines in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers plastic and cardboard waste; and is involved in recycling activities. It also supplies printed and digital media content airlines and travel points. In addition, the company offers field-based merchandising, supply chain auditing, a… Read more

Smiths News PLC - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of August 2021: -1.24%

Smiths News PLC (SNWS) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of -1.24% as of August 2021. 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
GBX-2.30 Million
Cash + Short-term Investments
Total Assets
GBX186.20 Million
All company assets
Resilience Assessment
Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2002–2021)

This chart shows how Smiths News PLC's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Smiths News PLC's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents GBX0.00 0%
Short-term Investments GBX-2.30 Million -1.24%
Total Liquid Assets GBX-2.30 Million -1.24%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Smiths News PLC maintains only -1.24% of assets in liquid form.
  • This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.

Smiths News PLC Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Smiths News PLC's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
Tangel Publishing
SHE:300148
Publishing 27.22%
YeaRimDang Publishing Co. Ltd
KQ:036000
Publishing 69.05%
Huamei Holding
SHE:000607
Publishing 2.04%
Central China Land Media Co Ltd
SHE:000719
Publishing 0.65%
Guangdong Guangzhou Daily Media Co Ltd
SHE:002181
Publishing 20.99%
Catcha Digital Bhd
KLSE:0173
Publishing 5.71%
Samsung Publis
KO:068290
Publishing 3.35%
Woongjin Thinkbig Co Ltd
KO:095720
Publishing 0.41%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Smiths News PLC (2002–2021)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Smiths News PLC.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2021-08-31 -1.24% GBX-2.30 Million GBX186.20 Million +1.56pp
2020-08-31 -2.80% GBX-6.50 Million GBX232.40 Million --
2017-08-31 0.00% GBX0.00 GBX339.90 Million --
2016-08-31 0.02% GBX100.00K GBX417.90 Million +0.22pp
2014-08-31 -0.20% GBX-600.00K GBX300.90 Million -0.06pp
2013-08-31 -0.14% GBX-400.00K GBX289.00 Million -1.30pp
2007-08-31 1.16% GBX1.10 Million GBX95.10 Million -7.15pp
2003-08-31 8.31% GBX90.00 Million GBX1.08 Billion -0.39pp
2002-08-31 8.70% GBX98.00 Million GBX1.13 Billion --
pp = percentage points