Discontinued — last reported Q2 '19

Consolidation · Adjustment For Amortization

Operating Segments — Adjustment For Amortization

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2013
Last reportedQ2 2019

How to read this metric

High amortization often reflects a history of aggressive acquisition activity, while low amortization suggests organic growth or older, fully depreciated assets.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash expense related to the systematic write-down of intangible assets, such as acquired custome...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting adjustment; peers in the brokerage industry report this as part of 'Depreciation and Amortization'.

Metric ID: bro_segment_operating_segments_adjustment_for_amortization

Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating segments — adjustment for amortization mean?
The non-cash cost of spreading the expense of intangible assets over their useful life.