Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Consolidation · Goodwill
Operating Segments — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2017Feb 22, 2018
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
High levels of goodwill increase the risk of future impairment charges if the segment's performance declines, while a decrease typically results from impairment write-downs.
Detailed definition
This represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired in business com...
Peer comparison
Comparable to goodwill balances reported by companies that have grown through significant historical acquisitions.
Metric ID:
lyb_segment_operating_segments_goodwillSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — goodwill mean?
- The intangible value recorded when a business segment acquires other companies for more than their net asset value.