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Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Digicel Group's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was $1,132.00 Mil. Digicel Group's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was $4,641.44 Mil.
Therefore, Digicel Group's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was 0.24.
Digicel Group (NYSE:DCEL) 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.
Digicel Group Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms
Digicel Group Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Digicel Group'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.
Digicel Group Goodwill-to-Asset Chart
Digicel Group Annual Data
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DCEL vs DIRV, FULO, TOWTF: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Digicel Group'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.
Digicel Group Goodwill-to-Asset vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Digicel Group's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Digicel Group'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.
Digicel Group (DCEL) has a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.24 as of Mar. 2015. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Digicel Group and its competitors.
Is Digicel Group's Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Digicel Group's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.24.
How does Digicel Group's Goodwill-to-Asset compare to DIRV and FULO?
Digicel Group's Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.24 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 Digicel Group and its competitors. Digicel Group's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Digicel Group stock overvalued right now?
Digicel Group (DCEL) has a current Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.24. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.24. 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 Digicel Group (DCEL), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.24 as of Mar. 2015. 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.
Digicel Group Ltd was incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on February 5, 2007. The Company is a provider of communications services in the Caribbean and South Pacific regions. It provides a comprehensive range of mobile communications, business solutions, cable TV & broadband and other related products and services to retail, corporate (including small and medium-sized enterprises) and government customers. Its business is currently organized into nine reporting segments: Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, French West Indies, Haiti, El Salvador, Eastern Caribbean markets consisting of its operations in St. Lucia, Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Guyana, Papua New Guinea and Other locations, consisting of its operations in all of its other markets. It has customer reach through 1,034 retail locations (including 667 exclusive stores) and a dealer and distributor network with approximately 183,000 recharge locations. It offers its services on both a prepaid and post-paid basis and market to retail and business customers. It caters to its retail customers through Digicel's dealer channel and to its corporate clients via a business channel. Its distribution channel is comprised of the four distinct categories: Vendor Stores, Third-Party Dealers, Prepaid Card Outlets, and Diaspora. The Company's Mobile and Cable TV & Broadband operations are subject to regulation in each of the markets in which it operates.
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