What is Emerson Electric's discrete automation — goodwill?

Emerson Electric (EMR) reported discrete automation — goodwill of $851.00M in Q2 2023.

What does discrete automation — goodwill mean?

The value of intangible assets like brand reputation and synergies acquired through past business purchases in the Discrete Automation segment.

Discontinued — last reported Q2 '23

Emerson Electric Discrete Automation — Goodwill increased by 0.9% to $851.00M in Q2 2023 compared to the prior quarter.

StatementSegment

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ3 2022

Last reportedQ2 2023

Rolls up toGoodwill

High levels indicate significant past acquisition activity; a sudden decrease suggests potential impairment charges due to underperformance.

The intangible asset value recorded by the Discrete Automation segment following acquisitions, representing the premium...

Common in industrial conglomerates that grow through M&A; peers typically monitor this for impairment risk.

Metric ID: emr_segment_discrete_automation_goodwill

4 periods

	Q3 '22	Q4 '22	Q1 '23	Q2 '23
Value	$807.00M	$839.00M	$843.00M	$851.00M
QoQ Change	—	+4.0%	+0.5%	+0.9%

Range$807.00M – $851.00M

Current Streak3+ quarters growth

What is Emerson Electric's discrete automation — goodwill?: Emerson Electric (EMR) reported discrete automation — goodwill of $851.00M in Q2 2023.
What does discrete automation — goodwill mean?: The value of intangible assets like brand reputation and synergies acquired through past business purchases in the Discrete Automation segment.