The Mercantile Investment Trust plc (MRC) — Net Asset Quality Index
The Mercantile Investment Trust plc (MRC) has a Net Asset Quality Index of 85.4% as of January 2026. This metric measures the proportion of total assets financed by shareholders' equity — total assets of GBX2.30 Billion minus total liabilities of GBX336.42 Million yields net assets of GBX1.97 Billion. A higher index indicates a stronger, lower-leverage balance sheet. See The Mercantile Investment Trust plc (MRC) defensive interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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The Mercantile Investment Trust plc Net Asset Quality Index Over Time (2004–2026)
This chart shows how The Mercantile Investment Trust plc's Net Asset Quality Index has evolved across 23 annual periods from 2004 to 2026. As of January 2026, the index stands at 85.4%, representing net assets of GBX1.97 Billion against total assets of GBX2.30 Billion GBX. Explore The Mercantile Investment Trust plc cash conversion from operations to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Annual Net Asset Quality Index for The Mercantile Investment Trust plc (2004–2026)
The table below presents the year-by-year Net Asset Quality Index for The Mercantile Investment Trust plc from 2004 to 2026, covering 23 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 The Mercantile Investment Trust plc market capitalisation.
| Year | Quality Index | Net Assets (GBX) | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 85.4% | GBX1.97 Billion | GBX2.30 Billion | GBX336.42 Million | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2025 | 85.3% | GBX1.97 Billion | GBX2.30 Billion | GBX338.46 Million | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 2024 | 84.3% | GBX1.87 Billion | GBX2.21 Billion | GBX347.18 Million | ▼ -0.4 pp |
| 2023 | 84.7% | GBX1.87 Billion | GBX2.20 Billion | GBX337.43 Million | ▼ -2.0 pp |
| 2022 | 86.7% | GBX2.20 Billion | GBX2.54 Billion | GBX336.84 Million | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2021 | 87.7% | GBX1.99 Billion | GBX2.27 Billion | GBX279.03 Million | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 2020 | 92.2% | GBX2.18 Billion | GBX2.37 Billion | GBX183.72 Million | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2019 | 90.1% | GBX1.75 Billion | GBX1.95 Billion | GBX192.05 Million | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2018 | 91.3% | GBX2.02 Billion | GBX2.21 Billion | GBX191.39 Million | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2017 | 90.1% | GBX1.74 Billion | GBX1.94 Billion | GBX191.99 Million | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2016 | 90.7% | GBX1.85 Billion | GBX2.04 Billion | GBX190.72 Million | ▲ +1.4 pp |
| 2015 | 89.3% | GBX1.71 Billion | GBX1.92 Billion | GBX205.05 Million | ▼ -0.7 pp |
| 2014 | 90.0% | GBX1.69 Billion | GBX1.88 Billion | GBX187.99 Million | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2013 | 87.3% | GBX1.36 Billion | GBX1.56 Billion | GBX198.40 Million | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2012 | 85.6% | GBX1.11 Billion | GBX1.30 Billion | GBX187.06 Million | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2011 | 85.9% | GBX1.24 Billion | GBX1.44 Billion | GBX203.86 Million | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 2010 | 85.0% | GBX1.04 Billion | GBX1.22 Billion | GBX182.73 Million | ▲ +6.7 pp |
| 2009 | 78.3% | GBX697.30 Million | GBX890.07 Million | GBX192.77 Million | ▼ -5.5 pp |
| 2008 | 83.8% | GBX1.21 Billion | GBX1.44 Billion | GBX233.31 Million | ▼ -6.1 pp |
| 2007 | 89.9% | GBX1.74 Billion | GBX1.94 Billion | GBX195.50 Million | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2006 | 87.9% | GBX1.44 Billion | GBX1.64 Billion | GBX199.49 Million | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2005 | 86.6% | GBX1.14 Billion | GBX1.32 Billion | GBX177.34 Million | ▲ +4.0 pp |
| 2004 | 82.6% | GBX955.51 Million | GBX1.16 Billion | GBX201.32 Million | — |