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/ˈnɒn ˈɪn.kʌm ˈprəʊ.djuː.sɪŋ ˈæs.et̬s/ · non·in·come·prod·u·cing·as·sets
noun
- Assets held by an individual or organization that do not generate regular income or cash flow. The company's balance sheet listed several non‑income‑producing assets, such as vacant land and unused equipment.
- Resources that are retained for strategic or speculative reasons rather than for their ability to produce earnings. Investors often categorize art collections as non‑income‑producing assets because they appreciate in value but do not yield dividends.
Synonyms
non‑earning assetsidle assetsnon‑revenue‑generating assetsnon‑productive assetsnon‑cash‑generating assetsnon‑operating assetsnon‑income‑bearing assetsnon‑profit‑producing assets
Antonyms
Did you know? The term gained prominence in the 1990s as analysts began separating operating assets from those held merely for appreciation, a distinction that helped investors assess true cash‑flow generation.