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Central Securities (Central Securities) Goodwill : $0.0 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Central Securities Goodwill?

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. Central Securities's goodwill for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $0.0 Mil.


Central Securities Goodwill Historical Data

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

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* 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.

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Central Securities Goodwill Chart

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Central Securities 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.


Central Securities  (AMEX:CET) 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.

Central Securities's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (A: Dec. 2023 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=0/1323.271
=0.00

Central Securities's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (Q: Dec. 2023 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=0/1323.271
=0.00

* 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.


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Central Securities (Central Securities) Business Description

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Address
630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 820, New York, NY, USA, 10111
Central Securities Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is long-term growth of capital. The company invests primarily in common stocks, bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks, and corporations.
Executives
John C Hill officer: Vice President C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORP, 630 FIFTH AVE, NEW YORK NY 10111
Andrew J O'neill officer: Vice President C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, 630 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
David Martin Poppe director C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, 630 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
Leo Price Blackford director C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, 630 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
David Charles Colander director C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, 630 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
Marlene A Krumholz officer: Vice President & Secretary C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORP, 630 FIFTH AVE, NEW YORK NY 10111
Simms C Browning director C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, 630 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
Donald G Calder director C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, 630 FIFTH AENUE, SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
Kidd Wilmot H Iv director C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, 630 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
Jay R Inglis director C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, 630 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
Walker C Carter Jr director C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, 630 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
Lawrence P Vogel officer: Vice President & Treasurer C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORPORATION, 630 FIFTH AVENUE SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
Charles N Edgerton officer: Vice President & Treasurer C/O CENTRAL SECURITIES CORP, 630 FIFTH AVENUE, SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
William E Sheeline officer: Vice President CENTRAL SECURITIES CORP., 630 FIFTH AVE. SUITE 820, NEW YORK NY 10111
Johnson Christian A Endeavor Foundation 10 percent owner 1060 PARK AVE, NEW YORK NY 10028

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