Western Bulk Chartering AS - Asset Resilience Ratio

Latest as of December 2025: 32.39%

Western Bulk Chartering AS (WEST) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 32.39% as of December 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

Nkr35.17 Million

≈ $3.70 Million USD Cash + Short-term Investments

Total Assets

Nkr108.57 Million

≈ $11.42 Million USD All company assets

Resilience Assessment

Very High

Financial Resilience Level

Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2016–2023)

This chart shows how Western Bulk Chartering AS's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Check asset allocation strategy of Western Bulk Chartering AS to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.

Liquid Assets Composition Over Time

This chart breaks down Western Bulk Chartering AS'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 market value of Western Bulk Chartering AS.

Current Liquid Assets Breakdown

Component	Amount	% of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents	Nkr35.17 Million	32.39%
Short-term Investments	Nkr0.00	0%
Total Liquid Assets	Nkr35.17 Million	32.39%

Asset Resilience Insights

Very High Liquidity: Western Bulk Chartering AS maintains exceptional liquid asset reserves at 32.39% of total assets.
This level provides strong protection against economic uncertainties but may indicate potential for more aggressive growth investments.
The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.

Western Bulk Chartering AS Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio

Compare Western Bulk Chartering AS's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.

Company	Industry	Asset Resilience Ratio
HMM Co Ltd KO:011200	Marine Shipping	38.98%
Vapores SN:VAPORES	Marine Shipping	0.02%
Hainan Strait Shipping Co Ltd SHE:002320	Marine Shipping	0.51%
Rizhao Port Co Ltd SHG:600017	Marine Shipping	0.12%
Golden Ocean Group Ltd OL:GOGL	Marine Shipping	0.00%
Chongqing Gangjiu Co Ltd SHG:600279	Marine Shipping	0.01%
MPC Container Ships ASA OL:MPCC	Marine Shipping	27.09%
Grupo Empresas Navieras SA SN:NAVIERA	Marine Shipping	0.29%

Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Western Bulk Chartering AS (2016–2023)

The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Western Bulk Chartering AS.

Year	Asset Resilience Ratio (%)	Liquid Assets	Total Assets	Change
2023-12-31	27.45%	Nkr32.89 Million ≈ $3.46 Million	Nkr119.84 Million ≈ $12.61 Million	+27.36pp
2022-12-31	0.09%	Nkr147.00K ≈ $15.47K	Nkr162.61 Million ≈ $17.11 Million	-62.01pp
2021-12-31	62.10%	Nkr122.11 Million ≈ $12.85 Million	Nkr196.63 Million ≈ $20.69 Million	+62.10pp
2020-12-31	0.00%	Nkr-1.00K ≈ $-105.23	Nkr79.34 Million ≈ $8.35 Million	-26.75pp
2018-12-31	26.75%	Nkr31.14 Million ≈ $3.28 Million	Nkr116.42 Million ≈ $12.25 Million	-29.64pp
2017-12-31	56.39%	Nkr57.19 Million ≈ $6.02 Million	Nkr101.42 Million ≈ $10.67 Million	+22.96pp
2016-12-31	33.43%	Nkr32.97 Million ≈ $3.47 Million	Nkr98.62 Million ≈ $10.38 Million	--

pp = percentage points

About Western Bulk Chartering AS

OL:WEST Norway Marine Shipping

Market Cap

$71.82 Million

Nkr682.48 Million NOK

Market Cap Rank

#20413 Global

#182 in Norway

Share Price

Nkr20.30

Change (1 day)

+0.00%

52-Week Range

Nkr13.00 - Nkr22.40

All Time High

Nkr45.20