Smurfit WestRock plc - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of September 2025: 1.87%

Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 1.87% 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. Check Smurfit WestRock plc (SW) strategic asset index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

Liquid Assets

$851.00 Million
Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

$45.57 Billion
All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low
Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2021–2023)

This chart shows how Smurfit WestRock plc's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See net asset quality index of Smurfit WestRock plc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Smurfit WestRock plc'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 Smurfit WestRock plc stock valuation.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component Amount % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents $851.00 Million 1.87%
Short-term Investments $0.00 0%
Total Liquid Assets $851.00 Million 1.87%

Asset Resilience Insights

  • Limited Liquidity: Smurfit WestRock plc maintains only 1.87% 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.

Smurfit WestRock plc Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Smurfit WestRock plc's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company Industry Asset Resilience Ratio
Verallia
PA:VRLA
Packaging & Containers 8.95%
Shanghai Luxin Packing Materials Science&Technology Co Ltd
SHE:002565
Packaging & Containers 2.84%
Jahen Household Products Co. Ltd.
SHE:300955
Packaging & Containers 2.35%
Yongji Printing Co Ltd
SHG:603058
Packaging & Containers 5.11%
Zhejiang Jinghua Laser Technology Co Ltd Class A
SHG:603607
Packaging & Containers 40.41%
Barem Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret a.s.
IS:BARMA
Packaging & Containers 1.30%
Sam Young Chem
KO:003720
Packaging & Containers 0.14%
Tunas Alfin Tbk
JK:TALF
Packaging & Containers 0.17%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Smurfit WestRock plc (2021–2023)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Smurfit WestRock plc.

Year Asset Resilience Ratio (%) Liquid Assets Total Assets Change
2023-12-31 5.91% $830.91 Million $14.05 Billion -0.12pp
2022-12-31 6.03% $751.30 Million $12.46 Billion -0.11pp
2021-12-31 6.14% $718.14 Million $11.70 Billion --
pp = percentage points

About Smurfit WestRock plc

NYSE:SW USA Packaging & Containers
Market Cap
$23.00 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#1172 Global
#482 in USA
Share Price
$44.05
Change (1 day)
-1.03%
52-Week Range
$32.79 - $51.84
All Time High
$59.27
About

Smurfit Westrock Plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells containerboard, corrugated containers, and other paper-based packaging products. The company produces containerboard; packaging of corrugated containers; consumer packaging; and offers solid board, kraft paper, and graphic board, as well as other packaging products, such as solidboard packaging, paper sacks… Read more