Discontinued — last reported Q2 '20
Business Segments · Goodwill impairment losses
North America — Goodwill impairment losses
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2020
Last reportedQ2 2020
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment
How to read this metric
An increase signals that previous acquisitions are underperforming or that the market environment has deteriorated significantly.
Detailed definition
The impairment charge recorded when the carrying amount of goodwill associated with the North American segment exceeds i...
Peer comparison
Common in companies with a history of M&A; peers often report these charges during economic downturns or shifts in consumer demand.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does north america — goodwill impairment losses mean?
- The loss in value recorded when the premium paid for past acquisitions is no longer justified by current performance.