Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16
Business Segments · Intangible Amortization
Commercial Real Estate Loans — Intangible Amortization
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2016Nov 14, 2016
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
A higher amortization expense indicates significant recent acquisition activity or a large base of intangible assets that are being written down over time, impacting net income without affecting cash flow.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the periodic expense recognized from the systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets acq...
Peer comparison
Comparable to other financial institutions that grow through M&A; high amortization relative to earnings can mask underlying operational profitability.
Metric ID:
acr_segment_commercial_real_estate_loans_amortization_of_intangible_assetsSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does commercial real estate loans — intangible amortization mean?
- The non-cash expense recorded for the gradual reduction in value of intangible assets related to the commercial real estate loan business.