Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19

Business Segments · Goodwill

Transportation And Advanced Polymers — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2019
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A stable or growing balance reflects past M&A activity, while a sudden decrease indicates an impairment charge due to poor performance.

Detailed definition

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

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for companies that have grown through acquisition; peers with organic growth strategies will have lower levels.

Metric ID: dd_segment_transportation_and_advanced_polymers_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does transportation and advanced polymers — goodwill mean?
The premium paid for acquisitions that remains on the balance sheet as an intangible asset.