First Merchants Corporation - Asset Resilience Ratio
First Merchants Corporation (FRME) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 7.40% as of December 2025. 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 FRME current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Liquid Assets
Total Assets
Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2000–2025)
This chart shows how First Merchants Corporation's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see FRME current and non-current assets.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down First Merchants Corporation's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. Explore FRME long-term investments to assets to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $1.41 Billion | 7.4% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $1.41 Billion | 7.40% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: First Merchants Corporation maintains only 7.40% 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.
First Merchants Corporation Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare First Merchants Corporation's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Santander Bank Polska S.A.
WAR:SPL |
Banks - Regional | 4.41% |
|
Banco Santander Chile
NYSE:BSAC |
Banks - Regional | 7.94% |
|
Bank of Baroda
NSE:BANKBARODA |
Banks - Regional | -12.63% |
|
Turkiye Is Bankasi AS Class C
IS:ISCTR |
Banks - Regional | -38.78% |
|
Ringkjoebing Landbobank A/S
CO:RILBA |
Banks - Regional | 0.03% |
|
ABSA Bank Limited
JSE:ABSP |
Banks - Regional | 2.72% |
|
Mechanics Bank
NASDAQ:MCHB |
Banks - Regional | 18.39% |
|
Laurentian Bank Of Canada
TO:LB |
Banks - Regional | 0.55% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for First Merchants Corporation (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for First Merchants Corporation.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 7.40% | $1.41 Billion | $19.03 Billion | -0.18pp |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.57% | $1.39 Billion | $18.31 Billion | -1.27pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.84% | $1.63 Billion | $18.41 Billion | -2.18pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 11.02% | $1.98 Billion | $17.94 Billion | -4.15pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 15.17% | $2.34 Billion | $15.45 Billion | +1.53pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 13.64% | $1.92 Billion | $14.07 Billion | -0.73pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 14.37% | $1.79 Billion | $12.46 Billion | +2.81pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.56% | $1.14 Billion | $9.88 Billion | +0.88pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.67% | $999.95 Million | $9.37 Billion | +1.01pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.66% | $696.86 Million | $7.21 Billion | -0.08pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.74% | $658.40 Million | $6.76 Billion | +0.30pp |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.44% | $549.54 Million | $5.82 Billion | -0.43pp |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.86% | $536.20 Million | $5.44 Billion | -2.06pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.92% | $513.34 Million | $4.30 Billion | -0.50pp |
| 2011-12-31 | 12.42% | $518.49 Million | $4.17 Billion | -0.51pp |
| 2010-12-31 | 12.93% | $539.37 Million | $4.17 Billion | +3.70pp |
| 2009-12-31 | 9.23% | $413.61 Million | $4.48 Billion | +7.03pp |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.20% | $105.06 Million | $4.78 Billion | +1.54pp |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.66% | $24.93 Million | $3.78 Billion | +0.34pp |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.32% | $11.28 Million | $3.55 Billion | +0.05pp |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.27% | $8.75 Million | $3.24 Billion | -0.02pp |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.29% | $9.34 Million | $3.19 Billion | -1.03pp |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.32% | $40.56 Million | $3.08 Billion | +0.01pp |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.31% | $34.97 Million | $2.68 Billion | -0.83pp |
| 2001-12-31 | 2.14% | $38.16 Million | $1.79 Billion | +1.16pp |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.97% | $15.78 Million | $1.62 Billion | -- |
About First Merchants Corporation
First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides commercial and consumer banking services. The company offers a range of financial services, including checking, savings, and deposit products; debit and credit cards; mortgages, refinance, construction or renovation of residential properties, agricultural lending, treasury management servi… Read more