PRXM (Proxim Wireless) Intangible Assets: $4.34 Mil (As of Mar. 2010)


What is Proxim Wireless Intangible Assets?

Proxim Wireless PRXM Intangible Assets is $4.34 Mil as of Mar. 2010.

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Proxim Wireless's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2010 was $4.34 Mil.

Proxim Wireless  (OTCPK:PRXM) 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.

Proxim Wireless Intangible Assets Related Terms

Proxim Wireless Intangible Assets Historical Data

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Proxim Wireless Intangible Assets Chart

Proxim Wireless Annual Data
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Proxim Wireless Quarterly Data
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Proxim Wireless 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 $4.34 Mil mean?
Proxim Wireless (PRXM) has a Intangible Assets of $4.34 Mil as of Mar. 2010. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on Proxim Wireless and its competitors.
Is Proxim Wireless' Intangible Assets too high?
Proxim Wireless' current Intangible Assets is $4.34 Mil.
How does Proxim Wireless' Intangible Assets compare to OSAT and GTXO?
Proxim Wireless' Intangible Assets of $4.34 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 Proxim Wireless and its competitors. Proxim Wireless's current Intangible Assets is $4.34 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proxim Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Proxim Wireless (PRXM) has a current Intangible Assets of $4.34 Mil. The current Intangible Assets is $4.34 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 Proxim Wireless (PRXM), the current Intangible Assets is $4.34 Mil as of Mar. 2010. 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.

Proxim Wireless Business Description

Address 2114 Ringwood Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
Proxim Wireless Corp provides solutions for broadband wireless networks for enterprises, governments, and service providers. Its systems enable a variety of wireless applications, including security and surveillance, VoIP, last-mile access, enterprise LAN, and point-to-point backhaul. The company's product offerings include the Edge 1000 series of wireless broadband solutions; the Stratum series of 5 GHz and 6 GHz fixed wireless solutions for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity; ORiNOCO AP-9200R, an IP67-rated outdoor access point; ProximVision, a cloud-enabled carrier management system and WLAN controller; and Link calculator and estimator tools. Proxim serves customers through distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers.