Allocate Software (LSE:ALLA) Goodwill: £0.00 Mil (As of May. 2014)


What is Allocate Software Goodwill?

Allocate Software LSE:ALLA Goodwill is £0.00 Mil as of May. 2014. The stock has 1 warning sign 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. Allocate Software's goodwill for the quarter that ended in May. 2014 was £0.00 Mil.

Allocate Software  (LSE:ALLA) 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.

Allocate Software's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2014 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (A: May. 2014 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=0/42.508
=0.00

Allocate Software's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2014 is calculated as

Goodwill-to-Asset (Q: May. 2014 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=0/42.508
=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.

Allocate Software Goodwill Related Terms

Allocate Software Goodwill Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Allocate Software'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.

Allocate Software Goodwill Chart

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Allocate Software 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?
Allocate Software (LSE:ALLA) has a Goodwill of £0.00 Mil as of May. 2014. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on Allocate Software and its competitors.
Is Allocate Software's Goodwill too high?
Allocate Software's current Goodwill is £0.00 Mil.
How does Allocate Software's Goodwill compare to SREV and ASUR?
Allocate Software's Goodwill of £0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Goodwill depends on the Software 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 Allocate Software and its competitors. Allocate Software'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 Allocate Software stock overvalued right now?
Allocate Software (LSE:ALLA) 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 Allocate Software (LSE:ALLA), the current Goodwill is £0.00 Mil as of May. 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.

Allocate Software Business Description

Allocate Software PLC is engaged in the development, sale and support of workforce management solutions, and the provision of related IT services to major healthcare, defence, government and commercial customers. The business of the company is focused principally on the Healthcare market in addition to Defence. Its segments are Licence, Subscriptions, Support, and Services. Licence and Subscriptions segments represent the sale of non-cancellable software licence agreements and subscriptions associated with that software. Support and Services segments represent the provision of installation, consulting, training and product support. It operates in UK, Europe, USA and Australia.