ADFS (American Defense Systems) Intangible Assets: $0.00 Mil (As of Sep. 2012)


What is American Defense Systems Intangible Assets?

American Defense Systems ADFS -88.00% Intangible Assets is $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2012.

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. American Defense Systems's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2012 was $0.00 Mil.

American Defense Systems  (OTCPK:ADFS) Intangible Assets Explanation

If a company (company A) received a patent through their own work, though it has value, it does not show up on its balance sheet as an intangible asset. However, if company A sells this patent to company B, it will show up on company B's balance sheet as an intangible asset.

The same applies to brand names, trade secrets etc. For instance, Coca-Cola's brand is extremely valuable, but the brand does not appear on its balance sheet, because the brand was never acquired.

Some intangibles are amortized. Amortization is the depreciation of intangible assets.

Many intangibles are not amortized. They may still be written down when the company decides the asset is impaired.

Whenever you see an increase in goodwill over a number of years, you can assume it's because the company is out buying other businesses above book value. GOOD if buying businesses with durable competitive advantage.

If goodwill stays the same, the company when acquiring other companies is either paying less than book value or not acquiring. Businesses with moats never sell for less than book value.

Intangibles acquired are on balance sheet at fair value.

Internally developed brand names (Coke, Wrigleys, Band-Aid) however are not reflected on the balance sheet.

One of the reasons competitive advantage power can remain hidden for so long.

Be Aware

Companies may change the way intangible assets are amortized, and this will affect their reported earnings.

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American Defense Systems Intangible Assets Historical Data

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American Defense Systems Intangible Assets Chart

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American Defense Systems Intangible Assets Calculation

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Examples of intangible assets include trade secrets, copyrights, patents, trademarks. If a company acquires assets at the prices above the book value, it may carry goodwill on its balance sheet. Goodwill reflects the difference between the price the company paid and the book value of the assets.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Intangible Assets →
What does a Intangible Assets of $0.00 Mil mean?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a Intangible Assets of $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2012. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on American Defense Systems and its competitors.
Is American Defense Systems' Intangible Assets too high?
American Defense Systems' current Intangible Assets is $0.00 Mil.
How does American Defense Systems' Intangible Assets compare to ASDN and MKRS?
American Defense Systems' Intangible Assets of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intangible Assets for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Intangible Assets depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Intangible Assets should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Intangible Assets mean?
A high Intangible Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on American Defense Systems and its competitors. American Defense Systems's current Intangible Assets is $0.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Defense Systems stock overvalued right now?
American Defense Systems (ADFS) has a current Intangible Assets of $0.00 Mil. The current Intangible Assets is $0.00 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intangible Assets calculated?
Intangible Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American Defense Systems (ADFS), the current Intangible Assets is $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2012. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

American Defense Systems Business Description

Address 3440 Toringdon way, suite 205, Room 218, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
American Defense Systems Inc is a defense and security products company engaged in three business areas: customized transparent and opaque armor solutions; architectural hardening and perimeter defense and tactical training products and services. It serves US government agencies, general contractors and other commercial and private entities operating in high-threat locations.