ADST (Adstar) Goodwill: $2.13 Mil (As of Mar. 2008)

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What is Adstar Goodwill?

Adstar ADST Goodwill is $2.13 Mil as of Mar. 2008.

A Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises as a result of the acquisition of one company by another for a premium value. The value of a company's brand name, solid customer base, good customer relations, good employee relations and any patents or proprietary technology represent goodwill. Adstar's goodwill for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2008 was $2.13 Mil.

Adstar  (OTCPK:ADST) Goodwill Explanation

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets.

It is calculated by dividing goodwill by total assets.

Adstar's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2007 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (A: Dec. 2007 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=2.132/5.295
=0.40

Adstar's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2008 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (Q: Mar. 2008 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=2.132/4.985
=0.43

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

If the goodwill-to-asset ratio increases, it can mean that the company is recording a proportionately higher amount of goodwill, assuming total assets are remaining constant. It is generally good to see a company increasing its assets regularly; however, if these increases are coming from intangible assets, such as goodwill, the increases may not be as good.

Increases in the goodwill-to-asset ratio might suggest that a company has been aggressively acquiring other firms or has seen its tangible assets decrease in value. When a large portion of total assets are attributable to intangible assets (such as goodwill), the company may be at risk of having that portion of its asset base wiped out quickly if it must record any goodwill impairments. Decreases in the goodwill-to-assets ratio suggest that the company has either written down some goodwill or increased its tangible assets.

Asset needs vary from industry to industry. This is why comparing goodwill-to-assets ratios is generally most meaningful among companies within the same industry. By comparing a company's goodwill to assets ratio to those of other companies within the same industry, investors can get a feel for how a company is managing its goodwill.

Adstar Goodwill Related Terms

Adstar Goodwill Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adstar's Goodwill can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Adstar Goodwill Chart

Adstar Annual Data
Trend Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
Goodwill
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Adstar Quarterly Data
Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08
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Adstar Goodwill Calculation

A Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises as a result of the acquisition of one company by another for a premium value. The value of a company's brand name, solid customer base, good customer relations, good employee relations and any patents or proprietary technology represent goodwill. Goodwill is considered an intangible asset because it is not a physical asset like buildings or equipment. The goodwill account can be found in the assets portion of a company's balance sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Goodwill →
What does a Goodwill of $2.13 Mil mean?
Adstar (ADST) has a Goodwill of $2.13 Mil as of Mar. 2008. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on Adstar and its competitors.
Is Adstar's Goodwill too high?
Adstar's current Goodwill is $2.13 Mil.
How does Adstar's Goodwill compare to CEENF and NCAP?
Adstar's Goodwill of $2.13 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Goodwill for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Goodwill depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Goodwill should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Goodwill mean?
A high Goodwill can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on Adstar and its competitors. Adstar's current Goodwill is $2.13 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adstar stock overvalued right now?
Adstar (ADST) has a current Goodwill of $2.13 Mil. The current Goodwill is $2.13 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Goodwill calculated?
Goodwill is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Adstar (ADST), the current Goodwill is $2.13 Mil as of Mar. 2008. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Adstar Business Description

Address 4553 Glencoe Avenue, Suite 300, Marina del Rey, CA, USA, 90292
Adstar Inc provides technology services within the classified advertising industry. The company's proprietary software is an integrated suite of applications that electronically connects publishers with the source of their advertising revenue.