HSBC Holdings plc Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of December 2019: 9.37%

HSBC Holdings plc asset resilience ratio. HSBC Holdings plc (HBCN) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 9.37% as of December 2019. 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 HBCN cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Liquid Assets

MX$254.52 Billion

≈ $14.65 Billion USD Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

MX$2.72 Trillion

≈ $156.26 Billion USD All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low

Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio of HSBC Holdings plc (2013–2019)

Asset resilience ratio of HSBC Holdings plc from 2013 to 2019. This chart shows how HSBC Holdings plc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Read HBCN liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down HSBC Holdings plc's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see balance sheet size of HSBC Holdings plc.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component	Amount	% of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents	MX$0.00	0%
Short-term Investments	MX$254.52 Billion	9.37%
Total Liquid Assets	MX$254.52 Billion	9.37%

Asset Resilience Insights

Limited Liquidity: HSBC Holdings plc maintains only 9.37% 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.

HSBC Holdings plc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare HSBC Holdings plc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company	Industry	Asset Resilience Ratio
Bank of Nova Scotia TO:BNS	Banks - Diversified	8.30%
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation NYSE:BNY	Banks - Diversified	36.03%
Firstrand Ltd JSE:FSR	Banks - Diversified	-1.86%
Banco de Valores SA BA:VALO	Banks - Diversified	2.91%
Westpac Banking Corporation AU:WBCPI	Banks - Diversified	9.53%
Commonwealth Bank of Australia AU:CBA	Banks - Diversified	-11.41%
National Australia Bank Ltd AU:NAB	Banks - Diversified	3.96%
Westpac Banking Corporation AU:WBC	Banks - Diversified	9.53%

HSBC Holdings plc Asset Resilience Ratio by Year (2013–2019)

HSBC Holdings plc asset resilience ratio by year from 2013 to 2019. The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for HSBC Holdings plc.

Year	Asset Resilience Ratio (%)	Liquid Assets	Total Assets	Change
2019-12-31	9.37%	MX$254.52 Billion ≈ $14.65 Billion	MX$2.72 Trillion ≈ $156.26 Billion	-0.50pp
2018-12-31	9.88%	MX$252.70 Billion ≈ $14.54 Billion	MX$2.56 Trillion ≈ $147.22 Billion	+1.89pp
2017-12-31	7.99%	MX$201.55 Billion ≈ $11.60 Billion	MX$2.52 Trillion ≈ $145.13 Billion	+1.01pp
2016-12-31	6.98%	MX$165.75 Billion ≈ $9.54 Billion	MX$2.37 Trillion ≈ $136.68 Billion	+0.89pp
2015-12-31	6.09%	MX$146.69 Billion ≈ $8.44 Billion	MX$2.41 Trillion ≈ $138.68 Billion	-0.10pp
2014-12-31	6.19%	MX$163.01 Billion ≈ $9.38 Billion	MX$2.63 Trillion ≈ $151.60 Billion	-0.92pp
2013-12-31	7.11%	MX$189.81 Billion ≈ $10.92 Billion	MX$2.67 Trillion ≈ $153.74 Billion	--

pp = percentage points

About HSBC Holdings plc

MX:HBCN Mexico Banks - Diversified

Market Cap

$317.71 Billion

MX$5.52 Trillion MXN

Market Cap Rank

#52 Global

#2 in Mexico

Share Price

MX$1608.00

Change (1 day)

-10.58%

52-Week Range

MX$1294.03 - MX$1798.19

All Time High

MX$1798.19