African Copper (LSE:ACU) Goodwill: £0.00 Mil (As of Sep. 2014)


What is African Copper Goodwill?

African Copper LSE:ACU +10.00% Goodwill is £0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2014. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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. African Copper's goodwill for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was £0.00 Mil.

African Copper  (LSE:ACU) 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.

African Copper's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2014 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (A: Mar. 2014 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=0/41.368
=0.00

African Copper's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (Q: Sep. 2014 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=0/47.298
=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.

African Copper Goodwill Related Terms

African Copper Goodwill Historical Data

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The historical data trend for African Copper'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.

African Copper Goodwill Chart

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African Copper 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 £0.00 Mil mean?
African Copper (LSE:ACU) has a Goodwill of £0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2014. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on African Copper and its competitors.
Is African Copper's Goodwill too high?
African Copper's current Goodwill is £0.00 Mil.
How does African Copper's Goodwill compare to competitors?
African Copper's Goodwill of £0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Goodwill depends on the Metals & Mining 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 African Copper and its competitors. African Copper's current Goodwill is £0.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Copper stock overvalued right now?
African Copper (LSE:ACU) has a current Goodwill of £0.00 Mil. The current Goodwill is £0.00 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 African Copper (LSE:ACU), the current Goodwill is £0.00 Mil as of Sep. 2014. 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.

African Copper Business Description

African Copper PLC was incorporated on February 11, 2004 in England and Wales. The Company is engaged in the exploration for, development and mining of, copper deposits in the Republic of Botswana. Its main activity is that of a holding company. Its main project is the copper producing open pit Mowana mine. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary Messina holds the Dukwe Project comprising exploration licence PL 33/2005, with an area of 139.6 km2. The Dukwe Project with its associated licences encompasses the Mowana Mine and all current estimated mineral resources and reserves associated with the mine; together with north and south extensions of mineralization that lie outside of the Mowana Mine licence area. It also owns the rights to the adjacent Thakadu-Makala deposits and holds permits in exploration properties at the Matsitama Project which is contiguous to the southern boundary of the Mowana Mine.