Discontinued — last reported Q2 '16

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

Crystalline Silicon Components — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ2 2016

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a loss of value in past acquisitions, signaling potential operational or market challenges in the crystalline silicon segment.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of goodwill associated with the crystalline silic...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by companies with significant M&A activity; peers in the solar or semiconductor space often report similar impairment charges during industry downturns.

Metric ID: fslr_segment_crystalline_silicon_components_goodwill_impairment_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does crystalline silicon components — goodwill impairment mean?
The amount of value written off from the crystalline silicon segment's goodwill due to a decline in its estimated fair value.