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Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

V Mware Inc. — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2020
Last reportedQ4 2020Mar 27, 2020

How to read this metric

An increase is a negative signal, indicating that the segment's performance or outlook has significantly declined.

Detailed definition

Measures the reduction in the carrying value of goodwill within the VMware segment when its fair value falls below its b...

Peer comparison

A standard accounting requirement; peers report this in the income statement or segment disclosures when testing for impairment.

Metric ID: dell_segment_v_mware_inc_goodwill_impairment_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does v mware inc. — goodwill impairment mean?
A non-cash charge taken when the VMware segment's business value is determined to be lower than its recorded book value.