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Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Fairway Group Holdings's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was €87.6 Mil. Fairway Group Holdings's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was €317.6 Mil.
Therefore, Fairway Group Holdings's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was 0.28.
Fairway Group Holdings (FRA:FGWA) 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.
Fairway Group Holdings Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms
Fairway Group Holdings Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fairway Group Holdings'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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Fairway Group Holdings'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.
Fairway Group Holdings Goodwill-to-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fairway Group Holdings's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fairway Group Holdings'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.
Fairway Group Holdings (FRA:FGWA) has a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.28 as of Dec. 2015. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Fairway Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Fairway Group Holdings' Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Fairway Group Holdings' current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.28.
How does Fairway Group Holdings' Goodwill-to-Asset compare to IFMK?
Fairway Group Holdings' Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.28 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Fairway Group Holdings and its competitors. Fairway Group Holdings's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairway Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Fairway Group Holdings (FRA:FGWA) has a current Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.28. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.28. 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 Fairway Group Holdings (FRA:FGWA), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.28 as of Dec. 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.
Fairway Group Holdings Corp. was an American regional supermarket operator best known for its Fairway Market stores in the New York metropolitan area. The company operated full-service grocery stores offering a broad assortment of fresh, natural, and organic products, prepared foods, and specialty and gourmet items alongside conventional groceries. Its perishable categories included produce, deli, cheese, butcher, seafood, bakery, coffee, and kosher foods, while non-perishable offerings spanned conventional groceries and specialty foods. Stores served individual shoppers in dense urban neighborhoods, particularly in and around New York City, with a reputation for high-quality perishables and private-label goods. Revenue came primarily from in-store retail sales of groceries and prepared foods. The company struggled financially, filed for bankruptcy, and ultimately wound down operations, with its remaining stores and brand acquired by other grocery retailers.
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