GYST (The Graystone Co) Intangible Assets: $0.00 Mil (As of Sep. 2013)

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What is The Graystone Co Intangible Assets?

The Graystone Co GYST -0.22% Intangible Assets is $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2013.

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. The Graystone Co's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was $0.00 Mil.

The Graystone Co  (OTCPK:GYST) 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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The Graystone Co Intangible Assets Historical Data

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The Graystone Co Intangible Assets Chart

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The Graystone Co 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?
The Graystone Co (GYST) has a Intangible Assets of $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2013. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on The Graystone Co and its competitors.
Is The Graystone Co's Intangible Assets too high?
The Graystone Co's current Intangible Assets is $0.00 Mil.
How does The Graystone Co's Intangible Assets compare to DWSGF and AUXRF?
The Graystone Co's Intangible Assets of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Intangible Assets depends on the Banks 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 The Graystone Co and its competitors. The Graystone Co'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 The Graystone Co stock overvalued right now?
The Graystone Co (GYST) 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 The Graystone Co (GYST), the current Intangible Assets is $0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2013. 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.

The Graystone Co Business Description

Address 150 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 300, Plantation, FL, USA, 33324
The Graystone Co Inc is a mortgage broker and lender. It is a mortgage brokerage firm that specializes in connecting clients with the ideal mortgage options tailored to their financial circumstances and goals. The company caters to various categories of customers from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the entire mortgage process.