Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16
Consolidation · Goodwill
Operating Segments — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2016Oct 27, 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
High goodwill levels indicate a history of acquisitions; while it supports growth, it also carries the risk of future impairment if the acquired businesses underperform.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired in busin...
Peer comparison
Standard segment reporting metric; comparable to segment-level goodwill reported by acquisitive industrial and technology firms.
Metric ID:
ftv_segment_operating_segments_goodwillSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand and synergy acquired through past business purchases within a segment.