Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15
Business Segments · Intangible Amortization
Electronic Materials EM — Intangible Amortization
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2015
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
Higher amortization reflects significant historical acquisition activity and the consumption of acquired intangible value.
Detailed definition
The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as patents, customer lists, and technology, over their...
Peer comparison
Common in capital-intensive industries that rely on inorganic growth and intellectual property acquisitions.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does electronic materials em — intangible amortization mean?
- The periodic expense of writing down the value of acquired intangible assets.