Operating Expenses
Goodwill impairment
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
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_impairmentBusiness Segments
Goodwill impairment at Other Companies
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.