Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2008
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High goodwill indicates an active M&A strategy; significant write-downs (impairment) signal that past acquisitions did not perform as expected.

Detailed definition

The premium paid during an acquisition over the fair market value of the acquired company's net tangible and intangible...

Peer comparison

High in companies like Microsoft or Salesforce that grow through large-scale acquisitions (e.g., LinkedIn, Activision).

Metric ID: goodwill

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does goodwill mean?
The 'extra' money paid when buying another company, representing its brand and future potential.

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