Intangible assets are defined as identifiable non-monetary assets that cannot be seen, touched or physically measured. Fresenius SE KGaA's intangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF15,258 Mil.
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA Intangible Assets Related Terms
Fresenius SE KGaA Intangible Assets Historical Data
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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.
What does a Intangible Assets of CHF15,258 Mil mean?
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a Intangible Assets of CHF15,258 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Intangible assets include patents, goodwill and trade secrets. View historical data on Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Intangible Assets too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Intangible Assets is CHF15,258 Mil. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Intangible Assets compare to HCA and THC?
Fresenius SE KGaA's Intangible Assets of CHF15,258 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Intangible Assets depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Intangible Assets is CHF15,258 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF33.18, compared to a current price of CHF36.15 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Intangible Assets is CHF15,258 Mil. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current Intangible Assets is CHF15,258 Mil as of Mar. 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF36.15 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF33.18.
GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:
Intangible Assets: CHF15,258 Mil
GF Value™: CHF33.18 vs. price of CHF36.15 (9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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