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Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Central Securities's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.0 Mil. Central Securities's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,839.2 Mil.
Therefore, Central Securities's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00.
Central Securities (AMEX:CET) 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.
Central Securities Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms
Central Securities Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Securities'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.
CET vs CSWC, GAM, RQI: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Central Securities'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.
Central Securities Goodwill-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Central Securities's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Securities's Goodwill-to-Asset falls into.
* 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.
Central Securities (CET) has a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Central Securities and its competitors.
Is Central Securities' Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Central Securities' current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.00. Overall, Central Securities has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Securities' Goodwill-to-Asset compare to CSWC and GAM?
Central Securities' Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Asset Management 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 Central Securities and its competitors. Central Securities's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Securities stock overvalued right now?
Central Securities (CET) has a current Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.00. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.00. Central Securities' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 4 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 Central Securities (CET), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.00 as of Jun. 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.
Central Securities Corp is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is long-term growth of capital. It invests in common stocks, bonds, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, convertible preferred stocks, warrants, options real estate, or short-term obligations of governments, banks, and corporations.
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