Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Goodwill
Operating Segments — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2018
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
A stable or increasing balance reflects historical acquisition activity, while a sudden decrease typically signals an impairment charge due to underperformance.
Detailed definition
This represents the intangible asset value recorded when a business segment acquires another entity for a price exceedin...
Peer comparison
Comparable to goodwill balances reported by any company that utilizes an M&A-heavy growth strategy.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand and customer base recorded from past business acquisitions.