HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA) — Net Asset Quality Index
HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA) has a Net Asset Quality Index of 6.1% as of September 2025. This metric measures the proportion of total assets financed by shareholders' equity — total assets of GBX3.23 Trillion minus total liabilities of GBX3.04 Trillion yields net assets of GBX198.69 Billion. A higher index indicates a stronger, lower-leverage balance sheet. Check HSBA asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
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HSBC Holdings PLC Net Asset Quality Index Over Time (1987–2024)
This chart shows how HSBC Holdings PLC's Net Asset Quality Index has evolved across 38 annual periods from 1987 to 2024. As of September 2025, the index stands at 6.1%, representing net assets of GBX198.69 Billion against total assets of GBX3.23 Trillion GBX. See HSBA working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Annual Net Asset Quality Index for HSBC Holdings PLC (1987–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Net Asset Quality Index for HSBC Holdings PLC from 1987 to 2024, covering 38 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, total liabilities, net assets, the quality index percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For market capitalisation and the full company profile, see HSBA company net worth.
| Year | Quality Index | Net Assets (GBX) | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.4% | GBX192.27 Billion | GBX3.02 Trillion | GBX2.82 Trillion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2023 | 6.3% | GBX192.61 Billion | GBX3.04 Trillion | GBX2.85 Trillion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2022 | 6.3% | GBX185.20 Billion | GBX2.95 Trillion | GBX2.76 Trillion | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2021 | 7.0% | GBX206.78 Billion | GBX2.96 Trillion | GBX2.75 Trillion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2020 | 6.9% | GBX205.00 Billion | GBX2.98 Trillion | GBX2.78 Trillion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 2019 | 7.1% | GBX192.67 Billion | GBX2.72 Trillion | GBX2.52 Trillion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2018 | 7.6% | GBX194.25 Billion | GBX2.56 Trillion | GBX2.36 Trillion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2017 | 7.8% | GBX197.87 Billion | GBX2.52 Trillion | GBX2.32 Trillion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2016 | 7.7% | GBX182.58 Billion | GBX2.37 Trillion | GBX2.19 Trillion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2015 | 8.2% | GBX197.52 Billion | GBX2.41 Trillion | GBX2.21 Trillion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2014 | 7.6% | GBX199.98 Billion | GBX2.63 Trillion | GBX2.43 Trillion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2013 | 7.1% | GBX190.46 Billion | GBX2.67 Trillion | GBX2.48 Trillion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2012 | 6.8% | GBX183.13 Billion | GBX2.69 Trillion | GBX2.51 Trillion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2011 | 6.5% | GBX166.09 Billion | GBX2.56 Trillion | GBX2.39 Trillion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2010 | 6.3% | GBX154.91 Billion | GBX2.45 Trillion | GBX2.30 Trillion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2009 | 5.7% | GBX135.66 Billion | GBX2.36 Trillion | GBX2.23 Trillion | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 2008 | 4.0% | GBX100.23 Billion | GBX2.53 Trillion | GBX2.43 Trillion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2007 | 5.8% | GBX135.42 Billion | GBX2.35 Trillion | GBX2.22 Trillion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2006 | 6.2% | GBX114.93 Billion | GBX1.86 Trillion | GBX1.75 Trillion | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2005 | 6.5% | GBX98.23 Billion | GBX1.50 Trillion | GBX1.40 Trillion | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2004 | 7.7% | GBX99.20 Billion | GBX1.28 Trillion | GBX1.18 Trillion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2003 | 7.6% | GBX85.35 Billion | GBX1.12 Trillion | GBX1.03 Trillion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2002 | 7.2% | GBX58.96 Billion | GBX818.58 Billion | GBX759.62 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2001 | 7.0% | GBX52.47 Billion | GBX747.20 Billion | GBX694.73 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2000 | 7.8% | GBX78.98 Billion | GBX1.01 Trillion | GBX927.43 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 1999 | 6.5% | GBX64.69 Billion | GBX993.37 Billion | GBX928.68 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 1998 | 6.3% | GBX50.94 Billion | GBX804.56 Billion | GBX753.63 Billion | ▼ -0.2 pp |
| 1997 | 6.5% | GBX30.80 Billion | GBX473.44 Billion | GBX442.64 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 1996 | 7.3% | GBX29.65 Billion | GBX405.10 Billion | GBX375.45 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 1995 | 6.8% | GBX23.84 Billion | GBX350.48 Billion | GBX326.64 Billion | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 1994 | 6.2% | GBX19.48 Billion | GBX315.05 Billion | GBX295.57 Billion | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 1993 | 5.3% | GBX16.12 Billion | GBX306.86 Billion | GBX290.73 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 1992 | 5.1% | GBX14.22 Billion | GBX280.80 Billion | GBX266.58 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 1991 | 5.2% | GBX8.28 Billion | GBX160.52 Billion | GBX152.24 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 1990 | 5.2% | GBX7.81 Billion | GBX149.25 Billion | GBX141.44 Billion | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 1989 | 5.8% | GBX7.66 Billion | GBX132.58 Billion | GBX124.93 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 1988 | 4.6% | GBX5.25 Billion | GBX113.90 Billion | GBX108.65 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 1987 | 4.5% | GBX4.84 Billion | GBX107.88 Billion | GBX103.03 Billion | — |