What are Non-Current Assets?
Non-current assets are the assets a company holds that are not liquid. These assets are the brick-and-mortar of the company. Without them, the company could not produce income. Here are some of the main types of non-current assets, and some things to consider about each type. • Property, Plant, and Equipment – This asset is fairly self explanatory. It is the physical items a company could own, from real estate to pens and pencils. Often this is one area where you can see potential for growth. Over time as a company accumulates more property, plant, and equipment assets, there is potential for growth – provided they are using the assets effectively. • Goodwill and Intangible Assets – The intelligent investor will be wary of assets in this category. Patents, Trademarks, and other intellectual property fall under this area. While there is certainly a value to such assets and they should be included in an analysis of the company, often the value is overstated. As a result, it may be best t
