An asset is anything, tangible or intangible, that has economic value to its owner or could have economic value in the future.

Intangible assets have become increasingly important in the modern economy, yet many funds still prioritize book value. Traditionally, businesses have been valued based on their book value, which is ...

Intangible assets like patents, brands, and software are critical non-physical resources fueling competitive advantage and market valuations in today's economy. Their recognition and valuation must ...

Unlike physical assets such as machinery or real estate, intangible assets lack a physical presence. They include things like brand recognition, customer loyalty, patents, copyrights and business ...

Although not always easy to quantify, intangible assets are one of the primary sources of strong competitive advantages for businesses and a key source of economic moats. Patents are a legal barrier ...

The digitization of our world means that many people do not just rely on technology—they may actually own it. The increasing prevalence of intangible assets cannot be ignored. But when was the last ...

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How valuable are a company’s IT systems, employee skills, culture? For many, they are worth far more than the physical and financial assets that can be tallied on a balance sheet. Measuring the value ...

As a result, intangible assets as a proportion of book value for the S&P 500 has risen to almost 70%, from 40% in the late 1990s [Aberdeen Asset Management]. Even more importantly, intangible assets ...

The company's intangible assets--its proprietary data sets, technology, expertise, and reputation--place Quintiles IMS well ahead of its closest competitors. IMS Health's legacy business compiles ...

After digesting fourth-quarter results, we plan to lift Hyatt’s H $109 fair value estimate by a mid-single-digit percentage, driven by stronger revenue per available room, or revPAR, and owned asset ...