Discontinued — last reported Q2 '16
Business Segments · Goodwill
Operations — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ2 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
A stable or decreasing balance is generally preferred, as significant increases suggest high acquisition costs, while sudden decreases may indicate impairment charges.
Detailed definition
This represents the intangible asset created when the operations segment acquires another business for a price higher th...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Goodwill' on the balance sheets of any firm that grows through M&A.
Metric ID:
bk_segment_operations_goodwillSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operations — goodwill mean?
- The premium paid over the fair value of net assets during business acquisitions.