Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20
Products & Services · Goodwill And Intangible Asset Impairment
Insurance And Other — Goodwill And Intangible Asset Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ3 2020
How to read this metric
High or frequent impairment charges signal poor capital allocation or overpayment for past acquisitions.
Detailed definition
This represents the write-down of the carrying value of goodwill or intangible assets when their fair value falls below...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting metric for companies with significant M&A activity.
Metric ID:
brk_a_segment_insurance_and_other_goodwill_and_intangible_asset_impairmentSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does insurance and other — goodwill and intangible asset impairment mean?
- A non-cash charge taken when the value of acquired assets or goodwill is deemed to have decreased.