The asset composition exhibits a transition from a period of high liquidity and concentrated current assets to a more stable, balanced distribution between current and long-term assets. Current assets peaked at 52.76% in October 2020 before gradually declining and stabilizing within a range of 39% to 44% throughout the remainder of the period.
Liquidity and Cash Management
Cash and cash equivalents showed a significant surge in early 2021, reaching a peak of 33.98% of total assets. This was followed by a consistent downward trend as liquidity was redeployed, eventually stabilizing between 13% and 19% from 2022 through 2026.
Inventory Volatility
Merchandise inventories demonstrate pronounced cyclical fluctuations. Levels rose from a low of 14.08% in January 2021 to a peak of 29.30% in October 2022. A recurring pattern of year-end increases is observable, with notable peaks in October 2023 (27.30%) and November 2025 (26.58%), suggesting seasonal inventory build-ups.
Fixed and Long-Term Asset Trends
Long-term assets transitioned from a low of 47.24% in October 2020 to a higher sustained baseline, frequently exceeding 58% in the later years. This growth is partially driven by net property at cost, which climbed from approximately 15.86% to a range of 22% to 23% by 2026.
Lease and Other Asset Allocations
Operating lease right-of-use assets remain a dominant component of the balance sheet, consistently representing between 28% and 33% of total assets. Other assets showed a gradual increase over the long term, rising from roughly 2.8% in 2020 to nearly 5% by 2026, indicating a slight growth in miscellaneous non-current holdings.
Overall, the data reflects a shift away from the defensive, cash-heavy posture seen in 2020 and 2021 toward an asset structure focused on property investment and normalized operational working capital.