Free model adjusts ROI distortion from missing intangibles

BVWireIssue #229-1
October 6, 2021

intangibles
brand value, intangible property, fair value measurements, intangible valuation, identifiable intangibles

Intangible assets that are “missing” from corporate balance sheets (see prior coverage) distort performance metrics and generally overstates return on capital. In a new article, the authors suggest adjustments to correct for this distortion—and they provide a free interactive model to illustrate. They demonstrate the model by calculating an intangible asset adjusted return for Amazon. The article and model, from The Footnote Analyst, is available if you click here.
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