Discontinued — last reported Q2 '16
Business Segments · Goodwill
Gmna — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ2 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
A stable or growing balance is expected, but a significant decrease often signals an impairment charge, indicating that the expected benefits of past acquisitions have diminished.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in busin...
Peer comparison
Standard 'Goodwill' line item found on the balance sheets of all major corporations that have engaged in M&A activity.
Metric ID:
gm_segment_gmna_goodwillSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does gmna — goodwill mean?
- The accounting value representing the premium paid for an acquired business over the fair value of its net assets.