Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18
Consolidation · Goodwill
Reportable Legal Entities — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ2 2018
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
A stable or growing balance indicates successful past acquisitions, while a sudden decrease signals impairment due to underperforming acquired businesses.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair value of net assets during business acquisitions. It reflects the val...
Peer comparison
Standard balance sheet item for companies that grow through acquisition; peers in the chemical sector often carry significant goodwill.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does reportable legal entities — goodwill mean?
- The intangible value recorded when the company pays more than the book value for an acquisition.