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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. Chesswood Group's goodwill for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $24.8 Mil.
* 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.
Chesswood Group Goodwill Related Terms
Chesswood Group Goodwill Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chesswood Group'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.
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.
Chesswood Group (CHWWQ) has a Goodwill of $24.8 Mil as of Mar. 2024. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on Chesswood Group and its competitors.
Is Chesswood Group's Goodwill too high?
Chesswood Group's current Goodwill is $24.8 Mil. Overall, Chesswood Group has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chesswood Group's Goodwill compare to BWMY and V?
Chesswood Group's Goodwill of $24.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Credit Services 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 Credit Services company?
A good Goodwill depends on the Credit Services 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 Chesswood Group and its competitors. Chesswood Group's current Goodwill is $24.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chesswood Group stock overvalued right now?
Chesswood Group (CHWWQ) has a current Goodwill of $24.8 Mil. The current Goodwill is $24.8 Mil. Chesswood Group's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Chesswood Group (CHWWQ), the current Goodwill is $24.8 Mil as of Mar. 2024. 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.
Chesswood Group Ltd is a holding company whose subsidiaries engage in the business of specialty finance (including equipment finance throughout North America, and vehicle finance in Canada), as well as the origination and management of private credit alternatives for North American investors. The company's operations consist of U.S. Equipment Financing Segment, Canadian Equipment Financing Segment, Canadian Auto Financing Segment, and Asset Management Segment. The US Equipment Financing business, which is the key revenue driver, is located in the US and is involved in small-ticket equipment leasing and lending to small and medium-sized businesses.
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