Central Securities Corporation - Asset Resilience Ratio
Central Securities Corporation (CET) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 5.92% as of June 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 how much debt does Central Securities Corporation carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Total Assets
Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2006–2024)
This chart shows how Central Securities Corporation's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See CET net asset value for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Central Securities Corporation'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 Central Securities Corporation (CET) market capitalisation.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $98.82 Million | 5.92% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $98.82 Million | 5.92% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Central Securities Corporation maintains only 5.92% 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.
Central Securities Corporation Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Central Securities Corporation's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Navigator Global Investments Ltd
AU:NGI |
Asset Management | 33.51% |
|
Senvest Capital Inc.
TO:SEC |
Asset Management | 1.28% |
|
Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust
NYSE:FINS |
Asset Management | -31.09% |
|
Sprott Physical Gold Trust
TO:PHYS |
Asset Management | 99.96% |
|
Sprott Physical Silver
TO:PSLV |
Asset Management | 99.90% |
|
Franklin Resources Inc
NYSE:BEN |
Asset Management | 10.71% |
|
Industrivarden AB ser. A
ST:INDU-A |
Asset Management | 0.68% |
|
Groep Brussel Lambert NV
BR:GBLB |
Asset Management | 6.95% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Central Securities Corporation (2006–2024)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Central Securities Corporation.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 5.76% | $90.61 Million | $1.57 Billion | -0.40pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.16% | $81.54 Million | $1.32 Billion | -1.51pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.67% | $87.13 Million | $1.14 Billion | +6.45pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.23% | $16.33 Million | $1.33 Billion | -1.47pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.69% | $27.94 Million | $1.04 Billion | -3.94pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.64% | $66.08 Million | $995.71 Million | +0.03pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 6.61% | $50.61 Million | $765.46 Million | -0.03pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.64% | $54.98 Million | $827.47 Million | -0.02pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 6.67% | $44.99 Million | $674.83 Million | -2.76pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.43% | $54.98 Million | $583.01 Million | +3.64pp |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.79% | $23.19 Million | $400.80 Million | +0.56pp |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.23% | $33.71 Million | $645.20 Million | +1.75pp |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.48% | $21.47 Million | $617.50 Million | -- |
About Central Securities Corporation
Central Securities Corp. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It also invests on bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks and corporations. Central Securities Corp. was founded on October 1, 1929 and is based in New … Read more