DP World (DFM:DPW) Intangible Assets: د.إ42,009.58 Mil (As of Dec. 2019)


What is DP World Intangible Assets?

DP World DFM:DPW Intangible Assets is د.إ42,009.58 Mil as of Dec. 2019. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. DP World's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was د.إ42,009.58 Mil.

DP World  (DFM:DPW) 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.

DP World Intangible Assets Related Terms

DP World Intangible Assets Historical Data

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DP World Intangible Assets Chart

DP World Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Intangible Assets
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 26,202.98 26,769.35 29,088.59 32,439.74 42,009.58

DP World Semi-Annual Data
Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19
Intangible Assets Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29,088.59 29,918.93 32,439.74 36,308.11 42,009.58

DP World 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 د.إ42,009.58 Mil mean?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a Intangible Assets of د.إ42,009.58 Mil as of Dec. 2019. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on DP World and its competitors.
Is DP World's Intangible Assets too high?
DP World's current Intangible Assets is د.إ42,009.58 Mil.
How does DP World's Intangible Assets compare to KEX?
DP World's Intangible Assets of د.إ42,009.58 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Intangible Assets depends on the Transportation 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 DP World and its competitors. DP World's current Intangible Assets is د.إ42,009.58 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DP World stock overvalued right now?
DP World (DFM:DPW) has a current Intangible Assets of د.إ42,009.58 Mil. The current Intangible Assets is د.إ42,009.58 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 DP World (DFM:DPW), the current Intangible Assets is د.إ42,009.58 Mil as of Dec. 2019. 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.

DP World Business Description

Address Office 27, Level 3, Gate Village Building 4, PO Box 17000, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, ARE
DP World PLC is a transportation and logistics company, domiciled in the United Arab Emirates. The company develops and manages international marine and inland terminal facilities, operates industrial parks and economic zones, and provides logistics services. DP World organises itself into three geographical segments: Asia-Pacific and the Indian subcontinent; Australia and Americas; and the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. The company derives the vast majority of revenue from the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.