MCZAF (Mad Catz Interactive) Intangible Assets: $1.59 Mil (As of Dec. 2016)

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What is Mad Catz Interactive Intangible Assets?

Mad Catz Interactive MCZAF Intangible Assets is $1.59 Mil as of Dec. 2016.

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Mad Catz Interactive's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was $1.59 Mil.

Mad Catz Interactive  (OTCPK:MCZAF) 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.

Mad Catz Interactive Intangible Assets Related Terms

Mad Catz Interactive Intangible Assets Historical Data

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Mad Catz Interactive Intangible Assets Chart

Mad Catz Interactive Annual Data
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Mad Catz Interactive Quarterly Data
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Mad Catz Interactive 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 $1.59 Mil mean?
Mad Catz Interactive (MCZAF) has a Intangible Assets of $1.59 Mil as of Dec. 2016. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on Mad Catz Interactive and its competitors.
Is Mad Catz Interactive's Intangible Assets too high?
Mad Catz Interactive's current Intangible Assets is $1.59 Mil.
How does Mad Catz Interactive's Intangible Assets compare to ECRP?
Mad Catz Interactive's Intangible Assets of $1.59 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 Mad Catz Interactive and its competitors. Mad Catz Interactive's current Intangible Assets is $1.59 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mad Catz Interactive stock overvalued right now?
Mad Catz Interactive (MCZAF) has a current Intangible Assets of $1.59 Mil. The current Intangible Assets is $1.59 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 Mad Catz Interactive (MCZAF), the current Intangible Assets is $1.59 Mil as of Dec. 2016. 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.

Mad Catz Interactive Business Description

Address 181 Bay Street, Suite 4400, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5J 2T3
Mad Catz Interactive Inc. was a Canadian consumer electronics company that designed, manufactured, marketed, and distributed interactive entertainment products and accessories for video game consoles, PCs, Macs, and mobile devices. It operated through brands including Mad Catz (gaming accessories), Tritton (gaming audio headsets), and Saitek (simulation and flight-simulation controllers, later sold to Logitech). Its product lineup included controllers, specialty controllers, headsets, mice, keyboards, and other peripherals aimed at gamers and simulation enthusiasts. The company sold through retailers and distributors across North America, Europe, and Asia, generating most of its revenue from the Americas. Mad Catz filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations in 2017, with its assets and brand subsequently acquired by other parties.