BNSOF (Bonso Electronics International) Intangible Assets: $1.29 Mil (As of Sep. 2022)

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What is Bonso Electronics International Intangible Assets?

Bonso Electronics International BNSOF 16 Intangible Assets is $1.29 Mil as of Sep. 2022. GuruFocus rates BNSOF with a GF Score™ of 16/100.

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Bonso Electronics International's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was $1.29 Mil.

Bonso Electronics International  (OTCPK:BNSOF) 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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Bonso Electronics International Intangible Assets Historical Data

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Bonso Electronics International Intangible Assets Chart

Bonso Electronics International Annual Data
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Bonso Electronics International Semi-Annual Data
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Bonso Electronics International 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.

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What does a Intangible Assets of $1.29 Mil mean?
Bonso Electronics International (BNSOF) has a Intangible Assets of $1.29 Mil as of Sep. 2022. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on Bonso Electronics International and its competitors.
Is Bonso Electronics International's Intangible Assets too high?
Bonso Electronics International's current Intangible Assets is $1.29 Mil. Overall, Bonso Electronics International has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bonso Electronics International's Intangible Assets compare to MIND and SOBR?
Bonso Electronics International's Intangible Assets of $1.29 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 a Hardware company?
A good Intangible Assets depends on the Hardware 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 Bonso Electronics International and its competitors. Bonso Electronics International's current Intangible Assets is $1.29 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bonso Electronics International stock overvalued right now?
Bonso Electronics International (BNSOF) has a current Intangible Assets of $1.29 Mil. The current Intangible Assets is $1.29 Mil. Bonso Electronics International's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Bonso Electronics International (BNSOF), the current Intangible Assets is $1.29 Mil as of Sep. 2022. 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.

Bonso Electronics International Business Description

Address 9 Hillwood Road, Unit 1404, 14th Floor, Cheuk Nang Centre, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Bonso Electronics International Inc mainly designs, develops, produces, and sells electronic sensor-based and wireless products for private label original equipment manufacturers, original brand manufacturers (OBMs), and original design manufacturers. The company has four operating segments: Scales, Others, Pet Electronics Products, and Rental and Management. It generates maximum revenue from the Scales segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from United States, followed by Germany, and the PRC. It also independently designs and develops electronic products for private label markets. The company rents factory space and equipment to third parties.
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