Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18
Consolidation · Intangible Amortization
Material Reconciling Items — Intangible Amortization
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ3 2018
How to read this metric
High amortization levels often correlate with past aggressive acquisition strategies, impacting GAAP earnings but not current cash flow.
Detailed definition
This is the systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as acquired technology, customer relationships,...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice for companies with significant M&A activity and recognized intangible assets.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does material reconciling items — intangible amortization mean?
- The non-cash expense of writing down the value of acquired intangible assets over time.