Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Operating Expenses

Goodwill impairment

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2017Feb 27, 2018

How to read this metric

An increase signals potential overpayment for past acquisitions or a deterioration in the long-term outlook of acquired business units.

Detailed definition

The non-cash charge recognized when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. This reflects a down...

Peer comparison

Common across companies with active M&A strategies; peers often report this periodically during annual impairment testing.

Metric ID: goodwill_impairment

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All segment values are derived from annual filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does goodwill impairment mean?
A non-cash expense recorded when the value of acquired assets is determined to be lower than their recorded book value.