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Goodwill to Asset ratio measures how much goodwill a company is recording compared to the total level of its assets. Smiths News's Goodwill for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £0 Mil. Smiths News's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £170 Mil.
Therefore, Smiths News's Goodwill to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.00.
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.
Smiths News Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms
Smiths News Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smiths News'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.
LSE:SNWS vs NYT, WLY: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Smiths News'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.
Smiths News Goodwill-to-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smiths News's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smiths News'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.
Smiths News (LSE:SNWS) has a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.00 as of Feb. 2026. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on Smiths News and its competitors.
Is Smiths News' Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
Smiths News' current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.00. Overall, Smiths News has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smiths News' Goodwill-to-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
Smiths News' Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Smiths News and its competitors. Smiths News'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 Smiths News stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News (LSE:SNWS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.70 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.00. Smiths News' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 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 Smiths News (LSE:SNWS), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.00 as of Feb. 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 Smiths News (LSE:SNWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smiths News stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.70 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53.
GuruFocus considers Smiths News to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SNWS:
Goodwill-to-Asset: 0.00
GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.70 (31.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SNWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smiths News PLC is a UK wholesaler of newspapers and magazines, providing nationwide early-morning distribution and logistics services. The company supplies newspapers, magazines, and related products to a wide network of retail outlets, supported by integrated services such as warehousing, pick-and-pack, returns collection, recycling, invoicing, and market insight. Operating through a hub-and-spoke distribution network across England and Wales, Smiths News delivers seven days a week, reaching locations from urban centres to remote rural communities, and also offers recycling and waste management solutions through its dedicated recycling operations.
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