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Discontinued — last reported Q4 '23

Business Segments · Goodwill impairment charges

National Security & Digital — Goodwill impairment charges

This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ4 2023Feb 11, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase in this metric signals that the company has determined the assets acquired in this segment are worth less than previously recorded, often reflecting poor acquisition performance or adverse changes in the defense and intelligence market environment. A zero or low value indicates that the segment's performance remains consistent with or exceeds the expectations set at the time of acquisition.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the non-cash charge recorded when the carrying value of goodwill associated with the National Sec...

Peer comparison

Most government services and defense contractors report goodwill impairment charges as a rare, non-recurring event; consistent or large charges are viewed negatively by investors as a sign of overpayment for past acquisitions or structural decline in segment competitiveness.

Metric ID: ldos_segment_national_security_digital_goodwill_impairment_charges

Historical Data

1 years
 FY'23
Value$0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leidos Holdings's national security & digital — goodwill impairment charges?
Leidos Holdings (LDOS) reported national security & digital — goodwill impairment charges of $0 in Q4 2023.
What does national security & digital — goodwill impairment charges mean?
The amount of value written off from the National Security and Digital segment's goodwill due to a decline in the segment's estimated fair value.