Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) — Net Asset Quality Index
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) has a Net Asset Quality Index of 45.8% as of March 2026. This metric measures the proportion of total assets financed by shareholders' equity — total assets of $30.68 Billion minus total liabilities of $16.61 Billion yields net assets of $14.06 Billion. A higher index indicates a stronger, lower-leverage balance sheet. See ARCC cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Ares Capital Corporation Net Asset Quality Index Over Time (2004–2025)
This chart shows how Ares Capital Corporation's Net Asset Quality Index has evolved across 22 annual periods from 2004 to 2025. As of March 2026, the index stands at 45.8%, representing net assets of $14.06 Billion against total assets of $30.68 Billion USD. Explore ARCC operating cash flow to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Annual Net Asset Quality Index for Ares Capital Corporation (2004–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Net Asset Quality Index for Ares Capital Corporation from 2004 to 2025, covering 22 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 Ares Capital Corporation market cap and net worth.
| Year | Quality Index | Net Assets (USD) | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45.8% | $14.32 Billion | $31.23 Billion | $16.92 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2024 | 47.3% | $13.36 Billion | $28.25 Billion | $14.90 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2023 | 47.1% | $11.20 Billion | $23.80 Billion | $12.60 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 2022 | 42.7% | $9.55 Billion | $22.40 Billion | $12.84 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2021 | 42.5% | $8.87 Billion | $20.84 Billion | $11.97 Billion | ▼ -1.8 pp |
| 2020 | 44.3% | $7.18 Billion | $16.20 Billion | $9.02 Billion | ▼ -5.8 pp |
| 2019 | 50.1% | $7.47 Billion | $14.90 Billion | $7.44 Billion | ▼ -6.5 pp |
| 2018 | 56.6% | $7.30 Billion | $12.89 Billion | $5.59 Billion | ▼ -0.9 pp |
| 2017 | 57.5% | $7.10 Billion | $12.35 Billion | $5.25 Billion | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2016 | 55.9% | $5.17 Billion | $9.24 Billion | $4.08 Billion | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2015 | 54.3% | $5.17 Billion | $9.53 Billion | $4.36 Billion | ▼ -1.4 pp |
| 2014 | 55.6% | $5.28 Billion | $9.50 Billion | $4.21 Billion | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 2013 | 60.2% | $4.90 Billion | $8.14 Billion | $3.24 Billion | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 2012 | 62.3% | $3.99 Billion | $6.40 Billion | $2.41 Billion | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2011 | 58.4% | $3.15 Billion | $5.39 Billion | $2.24 Billion | ▼ -8.4 pp |
| 2010 | 66.9% | $3.05 Billion | $4.56 Billion | $1.51 Billion | ▲ +12.5 pp |
| 2009 | 54.4% | $1.26 Billion | $2.31 Billion | $1.06 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2008 | 52.4% | $1.09 Billion | $2.09 Billion | $996.45 Million | ▼ -9.1 pp |
| 2007 | 61.5% | $1.12 Billion | $1.83 Billion | $704.85 Million | ▲ +2.9 pp |
| 2006 | 58.6% | $789.43 Million | $1.35 Billion | $558.56 Million | ▼ -34.3 pp |
| 2005 | 92.8% | $569.61 Million | $613.65 Million | $44.03 Million | ▲ +20.4 pp |
| 2004 | 72.4% | $159.71 Million | $220.46 Million | $60.75 Million | — |