Discontinued — last reported Q1 '16
Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment
Material Reconciling Items — Goodwill Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment
How to read this metric
An increase indicates that the company has overpaid for past acquisitions or that the acquired business's performance has deteriorated, signaling potential management misjudgment or market headwinds. A decrease or absence of this charge suggests that acquired assets are performing in line with or exceeding original expectations.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash charge recorded when the carrying value of an acquired business segment exceeds its...
Peer comparison
Peers in the software and technology sector often report similar impairment charges following periods of aggressive M&A activity, with investors typically comparing the frequency and magnitude of these charges against the company's total acquisition spend.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does material reconciling items — goodwill impairment mean?
- A non-cash accounting charge taken when the value of a previously acquired business segment is determined to be lower than its recorded book value.