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Goodwill / equity: what it means and how to read it
Goodwill, the premium paid above book value in past acquisitions, as a share of equity.
What is Goodwill / equity?
Goodwill, the premium paid above book value in past acquisitions, as a share of equity.
A worked example
A company buys a rival for ₹1,000 Cr whose assets are worth ₹400 Cr. The ₹600 Cr premium is goodwill. If the purchase disappoints, it is written off against equity.
Why does Goodwill / equity matter?
If an acquisition disappoints, goodwill can be written off in one go.
How do you read Goodwill / equity?
Lower is safer.
Lower is usually better.
What is a typical Goodwill / equity in India today?
The median across the 1595 listed companies that report it, as of 12 Oct 2026. Half sit above each figure and half below.
By company size
Median
Large Cap · 69 companies5.4%
Mid Cap · 96 companies4.5%
Small Cap · 1430 companies2.8%
By industry
Median, largest industries first
Computers - Software & Consulting · 4121.3%
Pharmaceuticals · 1072.8%
Auto Components & Equipments · 592.7%
Heavy Electrical Equipment · 200.9%
Cement & Cement Products · 173.2%
Aerospace & Defense · 193.0%
Power Generation · 101.4%
Civil Construction · 310.4%
Residential Commercial Projects · 342.1%
Hospital · 2116.9%
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