Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley, a financial holding company, provides various financial products and services to governments, financial institutions, and individuals in the Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments. It offers capital raising and financial advisory services, including services relat… Read more
Morgan Stanley - Asset Resilience Ratio
Morgan Stanley (MS) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 9.36% 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
Total Assets
Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1989–2024)
This chart shows how Morgan Stanley's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Morgan Stanley'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 | $98.22 Billion | 7.2% |
| Short-term Investments | $29.58 Billion | 2.17% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $127.79 Billion | 9.36% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Morgan Stanley maintains only 9.36% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
Morgan Stanley Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Morgan Stanley's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co Ltd
SHE:000166 |
Capital Markets | -35.28% |
|
Northeast Securities Co Ltd
SHE:000686 |
Capital Markets | 25.08% |
|
Guangdong Golden Dragon Development Inc
SHE:000712 |
Capital Markets | -11.88% |
|
Sealand Securities Co Ltd
SHE:000750 |
Capital Markets | 23.46% |
|
Changjiang Securities Co Ltd
SHE:000783 |
Capital Markets | 29.26% |
|
Eugene Inv&Sec
KO:001200 |
Capital Markets | 0.13% |
|
Holly Futures Co. Ltd. A
SHE:001236 |
Capital Markets | 4.27% |
|
Bookook Sec
KO:001270 |
Capital Markets | 1.00% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Morgan Stanley (1989–2024)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Morgan Stanley.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 35.13% | $426.80 Billion | $1.22 Trillion | -5.52pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 40.64% | $485.14 Billion | $1.19 Trillion | -1.54pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 42.18% | $497.83 Billion | $1.18 Trillion | -2.67pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 44.85% | $532.84 Billion | $1.19 Trillion | -0.20pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 45.04% | $502.64 Billion | $1.12 Trillion | +4.33pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 40.71% | $364.54 Billion | $895.43 Billion | +2.43pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 38.28% | $326.74 Billion | $853.53 Billion | +4.31pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 33.97% | $289.36 Billion | $851.73 Billion | +0.26pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 33.71% | $274.73 Billion | $814.95 Billion | -0.11pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 33.82% | $266.29 Billion | $787.47 Billion | -1.24pp |
| 2014-12-31 | 35.06% | $281.00 Billion | $801.51 Billion | -0.78pp |
| 2013-12-31 | 35.84% | $298.40 Billion | $832.70 Billion | -1.43pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 37.27% | $291.03 Billion | $780.96 Billion | +14.55pp |
| 2011-12-31 | 22.72% | $170.35 Billion | $749.90 Billion | -0.15pp |
| 2010-12-31 | 22.86% | $184.68 Billion | $807.70 Billion | +3.61pp |
| 2009-12-31 | 19.25% | $148.54 Billion | $771.46 Billion | +0.81pp |
| 2008-12-31 | 18.45% | $124.83 Billion | $676.76 Billion | +6.01pp |
| 2007-12-31 | 12.43% | $129.98 Billion | $1.05 Trillion | -3.52pp |
| 2006-12-31 | 15.95% | $178.82 Billion | $1.12 Trillion | -3.74pp |
| 2005-12-31 | 19.69% | $176.94 Billion | $898.52 Billion | +3.23pp |
| 2004-12-31 | 16.46% | $123.04 Billion | $747.33 Billion | +12.46pp |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.00% | $24.13 Billion | $602.84 Billion | -2.13pp |
| 2002-12-31 | 6.13% | $32.47 Billion | $529.50 Billion | +0.81pp |
| 2001-12-31 | 5.32% | $25.70 Billion | $482.63 Billion | -1.16pp |
| 2000-12-31 | 6.49% | $27.33 Billion | $421.28 Billion | -0.50pp |
| 1999-12-31 | 6.99% | $25.65 Billion | $366.97 Billion | -81.53pp |
| 1992-12-31 | 88.52% | $71.13 Billion | $80.35 Billion | +0.79pp |
| 1991-12-31 | 87.73% | $55.89 Billion | $63.71 Billion | -1.73pp |
| 1990-12-31 | 89.46% | $47.89 Billion | $53.53 Billion | -0.69pp |
| 1989-12-31 | 90.15% | $48.03 Billion | $53.28 Billion | -- |