Elkem ASA - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of September 2025: 6.17%

Elkem ASA (ELK) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 6.17% 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. Read how much debt does Elkem ASA carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.

Liquid Assets

Nkr2.93 Billion

≈ $308.53 Million USD Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

Nkr47.55 Billion

≈ $5.00 Billion USD All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Low

Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2014–2024)

This chart shows how Elkem ASA's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See ELK net asset value for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Elkem ASA'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 Elkem ASA market cap and net worth.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component	Amount	% of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents	Nkr2.93 Billion	6.17%
Short-term Investments	Nkr0.00	0%
Total Liquid Assets	Nkr2.93 Billion	6.17%

Asset Resilience Insights

Limited Liquidity: Elkem ASA maintains only 6.17% 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.

Elkem ASA Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Elkem ASA's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company	Industry	Asset Resilience Ratio
AKZO NOBEL SPONS.ADRS 1/3 F:AKUP	Specialty Chemicals	2.16%
Peric Special Gases Co. Ltd. A SHG:688146	Specialty Chemicals	5.10%
Akzo Nobel NV AS:AKZA	Specialty Chemicals	2.16%
Jiangsu Nata Opto Electr Material SHE:300346	Specialty Chemicals	23.47%
Jiangsu Pacific Quartz Co Ltd SHG:603688	Specialty Chemicals	33.15%
Qingdao Gon Technology Co Ltd SHE:002768	Specialty Chemicals	0.01%
Shandong Head Co Ltd SHE:002810	Specialty Chemicals	0.03%
Boai NKY Pharmaceuticals Ltd SHE:300109	Specialty Chemicals	0.79%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Elkem ASA (2014–2024)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Elkem ASA.

Year	Asset Resilience Ratio (%)	Liquid Assets	Total Assets	Change
2024-12-31	8.23%	Nkr4.40 Billion ≈ $462.69 Million	Nkr53.43 Billion ≈ $5.62 Billion	-4.38pp
2023-12-31	12.61%	Nkr6.37 Billion ≈ $669.99 Million	Nkr50.50 Billion ≈ $5.31 Billion	-4.93pp
2022-12-31	17.53%	Nkr9.26 Billion ≈ $973.89 Million	Nkr52.78 Billion ≈ $5.55 Billion	+2.41pp
2021-12-31	15.13%	Nkr6.33 Billion ≈ $666.10 Million	Nkr41.85 Billion ≈ $4.40 Billion	+6.08pp
2020-12-31	9.04%	Nkr2.79 Billion ≈ $293.90 Million	Nkr30.89 Billion ≈ $3.25 Billion	-5.36pp
2019-12-31	14.40%	Nkr4.18 Billion ≈ $439.44 Million	Nkr29.00 Billion ≈ $3.05 Billion	-8.35pp
2018-12-31	22.75%	Nkr7.08 Billion ≈ $745.23 Million	Nkr31.13 Billion ≈ $3.28 Billion	+12.02pp
2017-12-31	10.73%	Nkr1.75 Billion ≈ $184.65 Million	Nkr16.35 Billion ≈ $1.72 Billion	+2.40pp
2016-12-31	8.33%	Nkr1.23 Billion ≈ $129.90 Million	Nkr14.81 Billion ≈ $1.56 Billion	+8.32pp
2014-12-31	0.02%	Nkr2.73 Million ≈ $287.06K	Nkr15.45 Billion ≈ $1.63 Billion	--

pp = percentage points

About Elkem ASA

OL:ELK Norway Specialty Chemicals

Market Cap

$1.81 Billion

Nkr17.19 Billion NOK

Market Cap Rank

#6653 Global

#49 in Norway

Share Price

Nkr27.10

Change (1 day)

-1.81%

52-Week Range

Nkr18.19 - Nkr31.00

All Time High

Nkr32.63