Asset Lite
“Asset Lite” refers to the amount of assets on a business's balance sheet. A business that is considered “asset lite” has little to no depreciating assets on their balance sheet. Businesses with an asset-lite business model typically delivers a better return on assets, lower profit volatility, and greater flexibility, compared to asset-heavy models. Examples of asset-lite businesses include: Airbnb, Uber, Lyft, Doordash, Instacart, and Postmastes.