Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16

Business Segments · Goodwill

Enterprise Services — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2016
Last reportedQ4 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate significant historical acquisition activity; a sudden decrease often signals an impairment charge due to underperformance.

Detailed definition

This represents the total carrying value of goodwill allocated to the Enterprise Services business segment, arising from...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for companies that have grown through M&A; peers in IT services often carry significant goodwill.

Metric ID: hpe_segment_enterprise_services_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does enterprise services — goodwill mean?
The total value of goodwill recorded on the balance sheet specifically for the Enterprise Services segment.