Business Segments · Goodwill
Market Intelligence — Goodwill
S&P Global Market Intelligence — Goodwill increased by 0.7% to $18.31B in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2024
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
High levels relative to total assets may indicate a history of aggressive M&A, while sudden decreases suggest impairment charges.
Detailed definition
The intangible asset representing the premium paid over the fair market value of net identifiable assets during an acqui...
Peer comparison
Standard balance sheet item; peers with high M&A activity will show significant goodwill balances.
Metric ID:
spgi_segment_market_intelligence_goodwillHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.81B | $18.11B | $18.18B | $18.31B |
| QoQ Change | — | +901.7% | +0.4% | +0.7% |
| YoY Change | — | +901.7% | +0.4% | +0.7% |
Range$1.81B – $18.31B
Avg YoY Growth+300.9%
Median YoY Growth+0.7%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is S&P Global's market intelligence — goodwill?
- S&P Global (SPGI) reported market intelligence — goodwill of $18.31B in Q4 2024.
- What does market intelligence — goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand and customer base acquired through business purchases.