Mercury General Corporation

NYSE:MCY USA Insurance - Property & Casualty
Market Cap
$4.96 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#4513 Global
#2816 in USA
Share Price
$89.63
Change (1 day)
-0.90%
52-Week Range
$49.04 - $96.19
All Time High
$96.19
About

Mercury General Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in writing personal automobile insurance in the United States. The company also writes homeowners, commercial automobile, commercial property, mechanical protection, and umbrella insurance products. Its automobile insurance products include collision, property damage, bodily injury, comprehensive, personal injury protection, und… Read more

Mercury General Corporation - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of September 2025: 5.05%

Mercury General Corporation (MCY) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 5.05% as of September 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.

Liquid Assets
$472.90 Million
Cash + Short-term Investments
Total Assets
$9.37 Billion
All company assets
Resilience Assessment
Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1995–2024)

This chart shows how Mercury General Corporation's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Mercury General Corporation'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 $0.00 0%
Short-term Investments $472.90 Million 5.05%
Total Liquid Assets $472.90 Million 5.05%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Mercury General Corporation maintains only 5.05% 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.

Mercury General Corporation Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Mercury General Corporation's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
Hanwha General
KO:000370
Insurance - Property & Casualty 62.53%
Lotte Non-Life
KO:000400
Insurance - Property & Casualty 46.65%
Heungkuk F&M I
KO:000540
Insurance - Property & Casualty 54.79%
Heungkuk Fire & Marine Insurance Co Ltd
KO:000545
Insurance - Property & Casualty 54.79%
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
KO:000810
Insurance - Property & Casualty 56.02%
Samsung Fire And Marine Ins Pref
KO:000815
Insurance - Property & Casualty 56.02%
Hyundai Mar&Fi
KO:001450
Insurance - Property & Casualty 50.59%
DB Insurance Co Ltd
KO:005830
Insurance - Property & Casualty 35.49%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Mercury General Corporation (1995–2024)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Mercury General Corporation.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2024-12-31 3.42% $283.82 Million $8.31 Billion +0.90pp
2023-12-31 2.51% $178.49 Million $7.10 Billion +0.63pp
2022-12-31 1.89% $122.94 Million $6.51 Billion -0.18pp
2021-12-31 2.07% $140.13 Million $6.77 Billion -3.87pp
2020-12-31 5.94% $375.61 Million $6.33 Billion -2.46pp
2019-12-31 8.39% $494.13 Million $5.89 Billion +3.73pp
2018-12-31 4.66% $253.30 Million $5.43 Billion -1.27pp
2017-12-31 5.93% $302.71 Million $5.10 Billion -1.91pp
2016-12-31 7.85% $375.68 Million $4.79 Billion +3.84pp
2015-12-31 4.00% $185.28 Million $4.63 Billion -4.10pp
2014-12-31 8.10% $372.54 Million $4.60 Billion +0.78pp
2013-12-31 7.32% $315.78 Million $4.32 Billion +0.28pp
2012-12-31 7.03% $294.65 Million $4.19 Billion +1.22pp
2011-12-31 5.81% $236.44 Million $4.07 Billion +2.40pp
2010-12-31 3.41% $143.37 Million $4.20 Billion -0.28pp
2009-12-31 3.69% $156.16 Million $4.23 Billion -1.49pp
2008-12-31 5.18% $204.76 Million $3.95 Billion -0.99pp
2007-12-31 6.18% $272.68 Million $4.41 Billion -0.39pp
2006-12-31 6.56% $282.30 Million $4.30 Billion -1.38pp
2005-12-31 7.94% $321.05 Million $4.04 Billion -3.73pp
2004-12-31 11.67% $421.37 Million $3.61 Billion +1.10pp
2003-12-31 10.57% $329.81 Million $3.12 Billion -0.27pp
2002-12-31 10.84% $286.81 Million $2.65 Billion +7.74pp
2001-12-31 3.11% $71.95 Million $2.32 Billion +1.57pp
2000-12-31 1.54% $32.98 Million $2.14 Billion -0.75pp
1999-12-31 2.29% $43.57 Million $1.91 Billion -0.16pp
1998-12-31 2.45% $45.99 Million $1.88 Billion -1.01pp
1997-12-31 3.46% $59.74 Million $1.73 Billion -1.19pp
1996-12-31 4.65% $66.07 Million $1.42 Billion +2.02pp
1995-12-31 2.63% $28.50 Million $1.08 Billion --
pp = percentage points