Morgan Stanley Asset Resilience Ratio
Morgan Stanley asset resilience ratio. Morgan Stanley (MS) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 33.27% as of March 2026. 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 Morgan Stanley total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Asset Resilience Ratio of Morgan Stanley (1989–2025)
Asset resilience ratio of Morgan Stanley from 1989 to 2025. This chart shows how Morgan Stanley's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See cash generation quality of Morgan Stanley to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
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. For the complete balance sheet picture, see MS total asset value.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $526.21 Billion | 33.27% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $526.21 Billion | 33.27% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Very High Liquidity: Morgan Stanley maintains exceptional liquid asset reserves at 33.27% of total assets.
- This level provides strong protection against economic uncertainties but may indicate potential for more aggressive growth investments.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Guotai Junan Securities Co Ltd
SHG:601211 |
Capital Markets | 26.70% |
|
Circle Internet Group, Inc.
NYSE:CRCL |
Capital Markets | 0.00% |
|
Terawulf Inc
NASDAQ:WULF |
Capital Markets | 0.00% |
|
Soochow Securities Co Ltd
SHG:601555 |
Capital Markets | 27.59% |
|
Corporativo GBM S.A.B. de C.V
MX:GBMO |
Capital Markets | 0.00% |
|
Shinyoung Securities Co. Ltd.
KO:001720 |
Capital Markets | 0.00% |
|
OVB Holding AG
XETRA:O4B |
Capital Markets | 21.36% |
|
Praemium Ltd
AU:PPS |
Capital Markets | 24.11% |
Morgan Stanley Asset Resilience Ratio by Year (1989–2025)
Morgan Stanley asset resilience ratio by year from 1989 to 2025. The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Morgan Stanley.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 37.70% | $535.51 Billion | $1.42 Trillion | +2.58pp |
| 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 | -- |
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley, a financial holding company, provides various financial products and services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals in the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment Management segments. The company offers capital raising and financial advisory services, includ… Read more