Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18
Consolidation · Goodwill
Operating Segments — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ2 2018
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
An increase suggests recent M&A activity, while a decrease may signal asset impairment or write-downs.
Detailed definition
Represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinat...
Peer comparison
Common across midstream peers that grow through consolidation; high levels relative to equity may indicate overpayment risk.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible benefits like brand and synergy recorded after acquiring other businesses within a specific segment.