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Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €679 Mil.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) 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.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Intangible Assets Related Terms
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB Intangible Assets Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB 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.
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) has a Intangible Assets of €679 Mil as of May. 2026. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Intangible Assets too high?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Intangible Assets is €679 Mil. Overall, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Intangible Assets compare to RL and LEVI?
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's Intangible Assets of €679 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Intangible Assets depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB and its competitors. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's current Intangible Assets is €679 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.55, compared to a current price of €14.21 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Intangible Assets is €679 Mil. H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB), the current Intangible Assets is €679 Mil as of May. 2026. 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 H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (MIL:1HMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €14.21 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.55.
GuruFocus considers H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1HMB:
Intangible Assets: €679 Mil
GF Value™: €14.55 vs. price of €14.21 (2.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1HMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The H&M Group is a global multi-brand fashion conglomerate founded in 1947. Its flagship brand, H&M, generates the majority of the group's revenue, while ARKET, COS, and the secondhand platform Sellpy represent key sources of future growth. Geographically, 34% of group revenues are generated in Western Europe, followed by North and South America at 23%, and both Southern Europe and Asia, Oceania, and Africa at 13% each. The Nordic region accounts for approximately 9% of total sales.The company operates 4,101 stores (3,660 attributable to H&M brand) across 81 markets worldwide, the majority of which are leased. Online sales contributed slightly above 30% of total group revenue in financial 2025 .
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