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. Nortek's goodwill for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2016 was $506 Mil.
Nortek Goodwill Historical Data
The historical data trend for Nortek'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.
Nortek (NAS:NTK) 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.
Nortek's Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
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Nortek Inc was incorporated in Delaware. The Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are diversified manufacturers of innovative, branded residential and commercial building products. The Company operates within five reporting segments: the Residential Ventilation ("RESV") segment, the Technology Solutions ("TECH") segment, the Display Mount Solutions ("DMS") segment, the Residential Heating and Cooling ("RHC") segment, and the Custom & Engineered Solutions ("CES") segment. The Company manufactures and sells, primarily in the United States, Canada and Europe. The Company's Residential Ventilation Products segment manufactures and distributes room and whole house ventilation products and other products for the professional remodeling and replacement markets, residential new construction market and DIY market. The principal products of the segment, which are sold under the Broan, NuTone, Venmar, Best and Zephyr brand names, among others, are kitchen range hoods, exhaust fans (such as bath fans and fan, heater and light combination units), and indoor air quality products (such as air exchangers and heat or energy recovery ventilators). The Company's TECH segment manufactures and distributes a broad array of products designed to provide convenience and security for residential and certain commercial applications. The Company's DMS segment manufactures and distributes a broad array of innovative products designed with ergonomic features including wall mounts, carts, arms, desk mounts, workstations, and stands that attach to or support a variety of display devices such as notebook computers, computer monitors, and flat panel displays. The RHC segment principally manufactures and sells split-system and packaged air conditioners and heat pumps, air handlers, furnaces and related equipment, accessories, and parts for the residential replacement and new construction markets, as well as for certain commercial markets. The CES segment manufactures and sells custom-designed and engineered HVAC products and systems, primarily in North America, for non-residential applications that include healthcare and educational facilities, commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, clean rooms, data centers, and government buildings. The Company is subject to numerous federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations.
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