Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

Market Based Businesses — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2018
Last reportedQ3 2018
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment

How to read this metric

An increase signals potential operational struggles or overvaluation of past acquisitions, which is a negative indicator for management's capital allocation.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the reduction in the carrying value of goodwill within the market-based business segment when its f...

Peer comparison

Comparable to goodwill impairment charges reported by peers in diversified service or utility sectors.

Metric ID: awk_segment_market_based_businesses_goodwill_impairment_loss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does market based businesses — goodwill impairment mean?
The financial loss recorded when the value of goodwill in the market-based segment is deemed to have decreased.