What does operating segments — goodwill mean?

The value of intangible assets like brand and customer base recorded on the balance sheet for a specific business segment following acquisitions.

Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16

Business Segments · Goodwill

Operating Segments — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryCapital Allocation

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ3 2016

Last reportedQ3 2016Feb 27, 2017

Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase typically indicates recent acquisition activity or the integration of new business units, while a decrease may signal asset impairment charges or the divestiture of business units within the segment.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the portion of the purchase price for acquired businesses within a specific operating segment tha...

Peer comparison

Peers in the clinical laboratory and healthcare services industry often report goodwill by segment to reflect their inorganic growth strategies and the consolidation of regional testing facilities.

Metric ID: lh_segment_operating_segments_goodwill

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating segments — goodwill mean?: The value of intangible assets like brand and customer base recorded on the balance sheet for a specific business segment following acquisitions.