LMSC (Live Microsystems) Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.00 (As of Mar. 2015)

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What is Live Microsystems Goodwill-to-Asset?

Live Microsystems LMSC Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.00 as of Mar. 2015.

Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Live Microsystems's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was $0.00 Mil. Live Microsystems's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was $12.27 Mil.


Live Microsystems  (OTCPK:LMSC) 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.


Live Microsystems Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms


Live Microsystems Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Live Microsystems'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.

Live Microsystems Goodwill-to-Asset Chart

Live Microsystems Annual Data
Trend Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Goodwill-to-Asset
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Live Microsystems Quarterly Data
Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Mar15
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LMSC vs MFCO, DGDM, AWSM: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Live Microsystems'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.


Live Microsystems Goodwill-to-Asset vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Live Microsystems's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

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



Live Microsystems 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.

Live Microsystems's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Goodwill to Asset (A: Dec. 2013 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=0/14.672
=

Live Microsystems's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 is calculated as

Goodwill to Asset (Q: Mar. 2015 )=Goodwill/Total Assets
=0/12.271
=

* 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 0.00 mean?
Live Microsystems (LMSC) has a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.00 as of Mar. 2015. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Live Microsystems and its competitors.
Is Live Microsystems' Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Live Microsystems' current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.00.
How does Live Microsystems' Goodwill-to-Asset compare to MFCO and DGDM?
Live Microsystems' Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Hardware 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 Live Microsystems and its competitors. Live Microsystems'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 Live Microsystems stock overvalued right now?
Live Microsystems (LMSC) has a current Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.00. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.00. 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 Live Microsystems (LMSC), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.00 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.

Live Microsystems Business Description

Address 1 Broadway, 14th Floor, Cambridge, MA, USA, 02142
Live Microsystems Inc is a United States-based mobile internet powerhouses for network operators, consumer device manufacturers, brands and media companies entering the mobile market.