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National Waste Management Holdings (OTCPK:NWMH) 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.
National Waste Management Holdings Goodwill-to-Asset Related Terms
National Waste Management Holdings Goodwill-to-Asset Historical Data
* 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.
National Waste Management Holdings Goodwill-to-Asset Chart
NWMH vs ECMT, QPWR, ATIS: Goodwill-to-Asset Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, National Waste Management 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.
National Waste Management Holdings Goodwill-to-Asset vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, National Waste Management Holdings's Goodwill-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Waste Management 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.
National Waste Management Holdings (NWMH) has a Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.22 as of Mar. 2017. Goodwill-to-Asset Ratio is the total goodwill from acquisitions divided by total assets. View historical data on National Waste Management Holdings and its competitors.
Is National Waste Management Holdings' Goodwill-to-Asset too high?
National Waste Management Holdings' current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.22.
How does National Waste Management Holdings' Goodwill-to-Asset compare to ECMT and QPWR?
National Waste Management Holdings' Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.22 can be compared against companies in the Waste 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 a Waste Management company?
A good Goodwill-to-Asset depends on the Waste 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 National Waste Management Holdings and its competitors. National Waste Management Holdings's current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Waste Management Holdings stock overvalued right now?
National Waste Management Holdings (NWMH) has a current Goodwill-to-Asset of 0.22. The current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.22. 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 National Waste Management Holdings (NWMH), the current Goodwill-to-Asset is 0.22 as of Mar. 2017. 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.
National Waste Management Holdings Inc is a solid waste management company. Its service offerings include construction and demolition landfill services, transfer station services, as well as roll-off dumpster services and mulch products for sale, including topsoil. It primarily serves municipal, institutional, commercial and industrial customers.
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