Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Consolidation · Goodwill
Corporate Non — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
A stable or increasing balance reflects successful past acquisitions, whereas a significant decrease often indicates an impairment charge due to underperforming business units.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the premium paid over the fair value of identifiable net assets during business acquisitions, reflec...
Peer comparison
A standard balance sheet item for all public companies that engage in M&A; peers with high M&A activity will show higher relative values.
Metric ID:
gm_segment_corporate_non_goodwillSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does corporate non — goodwill mean?
- The excess purchase price paid for acquired companies over the fair value of their net assets.