TRITF (Tri-Tech Holding) Intangible Assets: $1.53 Mil (As of Dec. 2014)

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What is Tri-Tech Holding Intangible Assets?

Tri-Tech Holding TRITF -90.00% Intangible Assets is $1.53 Mil as of Dec. 2014.

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Tri-Tech Holding's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was $1.53 Mil.

Tri-Tech Holding  (OTCPK:TRITF) 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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Tri-Tech Holding Intangible Assets Historical Data

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Tri-Tech Holding Intangible Assets Chart

Tri-Tech Holding Annual Data
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Intangible Assets
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Tri-Tech Holding Quarterly Data
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Tri-Tech Holding 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 $1.53 Mil mean?
Tri-Tech Holding (TRITF) has a Intangible Assets of $1.53 Mil as of Dec. 2014. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on Tri-Tech Holding and its competitors.
Is Tri-Tech Holding's Intangible Assets too high?
Tri-Tech Holding's current Intangible Assets is $1.53 Mil.
How does Tri-Tech Holding's Intangible Assets compare to AWX and IDSA?
Tri-Tech Holding's Intangible Assets of $1.53 Mil can be compared against companies in the Waste Management 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 Waste Management company?
A good Intangible Assets depends on the Waste Management 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 Tri-Tech Holding and its competitors. Tri-Tech Holding's current Intangible Assets is $1.53 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tri-Tech Holding stock overvalued right now?
Tri-Tech Holding (TRITF) has a current Intangible Assets of $1.53 Mil. The current Intangible Assets is $1.53 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 Tri-Tech Holding (TRITF), the current Intangible Assets is $1.53 Mil as of Dec. 2014. 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.

Tri-Tech Holding Business Description

Address No.101 Jingshun Road, Floor 16, Tower B, Renji Plaza, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100102
Tri-Tech Holding Inc provides consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, and technical services. It operates through the Water, Wastewater Treatment, and Municipal Infrastructure; and Industrial Pollution Control and Safety segments. The Water, Wastewater Treatment, and Municipal Infrastructure segment focus on the municipal water supply and distribution, wastewater treatment, and gray water recycling. The Industrial Pollution Control and Safety segment comprises of activities such as zero liquid discharge, multi-effect evaporation, multi-flash evaporation, as well as emissions control. The company serves the government, state-owned entities, and commercial clients. It has business presence across China, India, Middle East and the United States.