Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18
Consolidation · Goodwill And Intangible Asset Impairment
Material Reconciling Items — Goodwill And Intangible Asset Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2018
How to read this metric
High impairment charges are a negative signal, indicating that past acquisitions are underperforming or that market conditions have deteriorated significantly.
Detailed definition
This represents the non-cash charge taken when the carrying value of goodwill or intangible assets exceeds their fair va...
Peer comparison
A critical indicator of M&A success; peers with high impairment levels are often viewed as having overpaid for past acquisitions.
Metric ID:
hpe_segment_material_reconciling_items_goodwill_and_intangible_asset_impairmentSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does material reconciling items — goodwill and intangible asset impairment mean?
- A non-cash charge reflecting a decrease in the value of previously acquired assets or goodwill.