Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

Business Segments · Goodwill

Corporate and Other — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2020Feb 11, 2021
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase suggests recent acquisitions, while a decrease may indicate impairment charges or write-downs of previously acquired businesses.

Detailed definition

Represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinat...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Corporate Goodwill' or 'Unallocated Goodwill' reported by companies with centralized acquisition strategies.

Metric ID: kmb_segment_corporate_and_other_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does corporate and other — goodwill mean?
The value of intangible assets like brand and reputation held at the corporate level following acquisitions.