BlackRock Health Sciences Trust - Asset Resilience Ratio
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 0.86% 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. Read BlackRock Health Sciences Trust total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2015–2025)
This chart shows how BlackRock Health Sciences Trust's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See BlackRock Health Sciences Trust shareholders equity for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down BlackRock Health Sciences Trust'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 BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) market capitalisation.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $4.92 Million | 0.86% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $4.92 Million | 0.86% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: BlackRock Health Sciences Trust maintains only 0.86% 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.
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare BlackRock Health Sciences Trust's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust
NYSE:BTX |
Asset Management | 5.59% |
|
Sprott Physical Silver
TO:PSLV |
Asset Management | 99.90% |
|
Groep Brussel Lambert NV
BR:GBLB |
Asset Management | 6.95% |
|
Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust
TO:CEF |
Asset Management | 99.91% |
|
Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd
AU:AFI |
Asset Management | 0.00% |
|
Argo Investments Ltd
AU:ARG |
Asset Management | 0.46% |
|
Norte Grande
SN:NORTEGRAN |
Asset Management | 0.00% |
|
Cuprum
SN:CUPRUM |
Asset Management | 5.84% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (2015–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for BlackRock Health Sciences Trust.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.86% | $4.92 Million | $570.14 Million | -2.56pp |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.42% | $26.49 Million | $774.59 Million | -1.85pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.27% | $31.40 Million | $596.10 Million | +1.33pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.94% | $23.87 Million | $606.13 Million | -0.35pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.28% | $27.79 Million | $648.81 Million | +4.07pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.22% | $3.74 Million | $1.73 Billion | -7.09pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.31% | $25.97 Million | $355.49 Million | +3.00pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.31% | $14.42 Million | $334.61 Million | +1.12pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.19% | $8.74 Million | $273.54 Million | +0.25pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.94% | $8.85 Million | $300.96 Million | -- |
About BlackRock Health Sciences Trust
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the health sciences and related sectors, which include businesses involved in researching, developing, producing, distributing or d… Read more