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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. RUA Life Sciences's goodwill for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.30 Mil.
RUA Life Sciences (LSE:RUA) 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.
RUA Life Sciences's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2024 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.
RUA Life Sciences Goodwill Related Terms
RUA Life Sciences Goodwill Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RUA Life Sciences'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.
RUA Life Sciences (LSE:RUA) has a Goodwill of £0.30 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Goodwill is the intangible assets representing the value in excess of the acquired company's value. View historical data on RUA Life Sciences and its competitors.
Is RUA Life Sciences' Goodwill too high?
RUA Life Sciences' current Goodwill is £0.30 Mil. Overall, RUA Life Sciences has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RUA Life Sciences' Goodwill compare to ABT and SYK?
RUA Life Sciences' Goodwill of £0.30 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Goodwill depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 RUA Life Sciences and its competitors. RUA Life Sciences's current Goodwill is £0.30 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RUA Life Sciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RUA Life Sciences (LSE:RUA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.17, compared to a current price of £0.24 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Goodwill is £0.30 Mil. RUA Life Sciences' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 5 warning signs to review. 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 RUA Life Sciences (LSE:RUA), the current Goodwill is £0.30 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.
Is RUA Life Sciences (LSE:RUA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RUA Life Sciences stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.24 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.17.
GuruFocus considers RUA Life Sciences to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:RUA:
Goodwill: £0.30 Mil
GF Value™: £0.17 vs. price of £0.24 (41.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:RUA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RUA Life Sciences PLC is engaged in the contract design and manufacture of medical devices, exploiting the value of its IP and know-how, and developing cardiovascular devices. The Biomaterials segment is a licensor of Elast-Eon polymers to the medical device industry. The Medical Devices & Components segment is an end-to-end contract developer and manufacturer of medical devices and an implantable fabric specialist, which generates maximum revenue. The Vascular segment focuses on the development and commercialisation of the Group's Elast-Eon sealed Vascular Graft products. The Structural Heart segment focuses on the development of the Group's tri-leaflet polymeric heart valves. Geographically, it operates in Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Africa.
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