Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

Business Segments · Goodwill, Impairment Loss

United States — Goodwill, Impairment Loss

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2020
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment

How to read this metric

An increase is a negative signal indicating poor performance of past acquisitions.

Detailed definition

This represents a non-cash charge taken when the carrying value of goodwill in the United States segment exceeds its imp...

Peer comparison

Standard impairment metric used by all public companies under GAAP/IFRS.

Metric ID: gww_segment_united_states_goodwill_impairment_loss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does united states — goodwill, impairment loss mean?
A reduction in the recorded value of U.S. acquisitions due to declining performance or market value.