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Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16

Consolidation · Goodwill

Operating Segments — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2016Nov 3, 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

Stable or growing goodwill is expected, while significant decreases signal impairment charges due to underperformance of acquired units.

Detailed definition

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired in business...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting line item for all firms that have engaged in M&A activity.

Metric ID: cg_segment_operating_segments_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating segments — goodwill mean?
The intangible value recorded when the firm acquires other businesses for more than their net asset value.