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. Digicel Group's goodwill for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was $1,132.00 Mil.
Digicel Group (NYSE:DCEL) 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.
Digicel Group's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2015 is calculated as
* 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.
Digicel Group Goodwill Related Terms
Digicel Group Goodwill Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Digicel 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.
Digicel Group Goodwill Chart
Digicel Group Annual Data
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Digicel Group Semi-Annual Data
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Digicel Group 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.
Digicel Group (DCEL) has a Goodwill of $1,132.00 Mil as of Mar. 2015. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on Digicel Group and its competitors.
Is Digicel Group's Goodwill too high?
Digicel Group's current Goodwill is $1,132.00 Mil.
How does Digicel Group's Goodwill compare to DIRV and FULO?
Digicel Group's Goodwill of $1,132.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Goodwill depends on the Telecommunication 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 Digicel Group and its competitors. Digicel Group's current Goodwill is $1,132.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digicel Group stock overvalued right now?
Digicel Group (DCEL) has a current Goodwill of $1,132.00 Mil. The current Goodwill is $1,132.00 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 Digicel Group (DCEL), the current Goodwill is $1,132.00 Mil as of Mar. 2015. 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.
Digicel Group Ltd was incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on February 5, 2007. The Company is a provider of communications services in the Caribbean and South Pacific regions. It provides a comprehensive range of mobile communications, business solutions, cable TV & broadband and other related products and services to retail, corporate (including small and medium-sized enterprises) and government customers. Its business is currently organized into nine reporting segments: Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, French West Indies, Haiti, El Salvador, Eastern Caribbean markets consisting of its operations in St. Lucia, Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guyana, Papua New Guinea and Other locations, consisting of its operations in all of its other markets. It has customer reach through 1,034 retail locations (including 667 exclusive stores) and a dealer and distributor network with approximately 183,000 recharge locations. It offers its services on both a prepaid and post-paid basis and market to retail and business customers. It caters to its retail customers through Digicel's dealer channel and to its corporate clients via a business channel. Its distribution channel is comprised of the four distinct categories: Vendor Stores, Third-Party Dealers, Prepaid Card Outlets, and Diaspora. The Company's Mobile and Cable TV & Broadband operations are subject to regulation in each of the markets in which it operates.
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