CASH (Pathward Financial) Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.04 (As of Mar. 2026)

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CASH Pathward Financial Inc CASH
73 GF Score
Price $92.88
GF Value $91.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Pathward Financial Goodwill-to-Asset?

Pathward Financial CASH +2.16% 73 Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CASH with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $91.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Pathward Financial's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $297.9 Mil. Pathward Financial's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $7,112.4 Mil. Therefore, Pathward Financial's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04.


Pathward Financial  (NAS:CASH) Goodwill-to-Asset Explanation

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.


Pathward Financial Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms


Pathward Financial Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pathward Financial's Goodwill-to-Asset 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.

Pathward Financial Goodwill-to-Asset Chart

Pathward Financial Annual Data
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Pathward Financial Quarterly Data
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CASH vs TFIN, DCOM, CHCO: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Pathward Financial's Goodwill-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Goodwill-to-Asset data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Pathward Financial Goodwill-to-Asset vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Pathward Financial's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pathward Financial's Goodwill-to-Asset falls into.


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Pathward Financial Goodwill-to-Asset Calculation

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.

Pathward Financial's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Goodwill to Asset (A: Sep. 2025 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=297.928/7172.344
=0.04

Pathward Financial's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Goodwill to Asset (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=297.928/7112.399
=0.04

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Goodwill-to-Asset →
What does a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.04 mean?
Pathward Financial (CASH) has a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.04 as of Mar. 2026. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Pathward Financial and its competitors.
Is Pathward Financial's Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Pathward Financial's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.04. Overall, Pathward Financial has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pathward Financial's Goodwill-to-Asset compare to TFIN and DCOM?
Pathward Financial's Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.04 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Goodwill-to-Asset for a Banks company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Banks industry context. However, Goodwill-to-Asset 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-to-Asset mean?
A high Goodwill-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Pathward Financial and its competitors. Pathward Financial's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pathward Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pathward Financial (CASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $91.06, compared to a current price of $92.88 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.04. Pathward Financial's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Goodwill-to-Asset calculated?
Goodwill-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pathward Financial (CASH), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.04 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 Pathward Financial (CASH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pathward Financial stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $92.88 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $91.06. GuruFocus considers Pathward Financial to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CASH:

  • Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.04
  • GF Value™: $91.06 vs. price of $92.88 (2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pathward Financial Business Description

Other Exchanges FM7:Germany
Address 5501 South Broadband Lane, Sioux Falls, SD, USA, 57108
Pathward Financial Inc is a unitary savings and loan holding company. It's a wholly owned full-service banking subsidiary of Meta Financial, is both a community-oriented financial institution offering a variety of financial services to meet the needs of the communities it serves, and a payments company providing services on a nationwide basis. It operates through three reportable segments: Consumer: The Consumer segment includes the Partner Solutions business line, which collaborates with partners to navigate payment and lending needs; Commercial: The Commercial segment includes the Company's Commercial Finance business line, which helps businesses access funds needed to launch, operate, and grow; and Corporate Services. The majority of the revenue is generated from Consumer segment.
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