Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Intangible Assets: A$652 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:CEN Contact Energy Ltd ASX:CEN
59 GF Score
Price A$7.83
GF Value A$6.73
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Contact Energy Intangible Assets?

Contact Energy ASX:CEN +4.40% 59 Intangible Assets is A$652 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Contact Energy's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$652 Mil.

Contact Energy  (ASX:CEN) 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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Contact Energy Intangible Assets Historical Data

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Contact Energy Intangible Assets Chart

Contact Energy Annual Data
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Contact Energy Semi-Annual Data
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Contact Energy 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 A$652 Mil mean?
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a Intangible Assets of A$652 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors.
Is Contact Energy's Intangible Assets too high?
Contact Energy's current Intangible Assets is A$652 Mil. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's Intangible Assets compare to competitors?
Contact Energy's Intangible Assets of A$652 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Intangible Assets depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Contact Energy and its competitors. Contact Energy's current Intangible Assets is A$652 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contact Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.73, compared to a current price of A$7.83 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Intangible Assets is A$652 Mil. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current Intangible Assets is A$652 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Is Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$7.83 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.73. GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:

  • Intangible Assets: A$652 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$6.73 vs. price of A$7.83 (16.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Contact Energy Business Description

Address 29 Brandon Street, Harbour City Tower, Wellington, NTL, NZL, 6011
Contact Energy is a diversified and integrated energy company. It owns a fleet of hydro, geothermal, and gas-fired generation assets, which produce more than 25% of New Zealand's electricity. It also retails electricity and gas to nearly half a million customers.
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