Discontinued — last reported Q2 '19
Business Segments · Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net
Software And Services — Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ2 2019
Rolls up toIntangible assets — net
How to read this metric
A steady or increasing balance often reflects recent strategic acquisitions, while a consistent decline indicates the natural amortization of existing intangible assets.
Detailed definition
This represents the net book value of identifiable intangible assets with finite useful lives, such as acquired technolo...
Peer comparison
Comparable to other technology firms that utilize M&A to bolster their software portfolios, where this metric tracks the integration and consumption of acquired intellectual property.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does software and services — finite lived intangible assets net mean?
- The remaining accounting value of acquired software-related assets like patents and customer lists that have a limited lifespan.