Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18

Consolidation · Goodwill

Operating Segments — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ2 2018
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

High goodwill relative to assets suggests significant historical acquisition activity, while a decrease often signals impairment charges.

Detailed definition

This represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in a business c...

Peer comparison

Standard across capital-intensive industries that grow through M&A.

Metric ID: alb_segment_operating_segments_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating segments — goodwill mean?
The premium paid for an acquisition that exceeds the fair value of the acquired company's net assets.