VDRM (ViaDerma) Intangible Assets: $0.00 Mil (As of Jun. 2012)

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What is ViaDerma Intangible Assets?

ViaDerma VDRM -99.75% Intangible Assets is $0.00 Mil as of Jun. 2012.

Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. ViaDerma's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2012 was $0.00 Mil.

ViaDerma  (OTCPK:VDRM) 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.

ViaDerma Intangible Assets Related Terms

ViaDerma Intangible Assets Historical Data

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ViaDerma Intangible Assets Chart

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ViaDerma 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?
ViaDerma (VDRM) has a Intangible Assets of $0.00 Mil as of Jun. 2012. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on ViaDerma and its competitors.
Is ViaDerma's Intangible Assets too high?
ViaDerma's current Intangible Assets is $0.00 Mil.
How does ViaDerma's Intangible Assets compare to AOLS and RDGL?
ViaDerma's Intangible Assets of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Intangible Assets depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 ViaDerma and its competitors. ViaDerma'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 ViaDerma stock overvalued right now?
ViaDerma (VDRM) 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 ViaDerma (VDRM), the current Intangible Assets is $0.00 Mil as of Jun. 2012. 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.

ViaDerma Business Description

Address 4640 Admiralty Way, Suite 500, Marina Del Rey, CA, USA, 90292
ViaDerma Inc is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused to bring new products to market through research and development. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals, and specifically topical antibiotics and pain management in the United States of America. Its sells under the brand name Vitastem. The Company also has products in development in the fields; anti-aging skin care, pain management, hair-loss, and toenail fungus.