Discontinued — last reported Q1 '17
Consolidation · Goodwill
Operating Segments — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2017
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
A stable or growing balance indicates successful past acquisitions, while a sudden decrease suggests impairment charges.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair value of net identifiable assets during an acquisition. It reflects t...
Peer comparison
Common for companies that grow through frequent acquisitions; peers in the service sector often carry significant goodwill.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — goodwill mean?
- The excess price paid for acquisitions over the fair value of the acquired company's assets.