Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16
Consolidation · Goodwill Impairment
Operating Segments — Goodwill Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment
How to read this metric
An increase indicates that the company has revised its future earnings expectations downward for a specific segment, suggesting potential operational challenges or market headwinds. A lack of impairment charges generally signals that the acquired assets continue to perform in line with or above original investment expectations.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of goodwill associated with a specific ope...
Peer comparison
Peers in the insurance and financial services sector typically report this under 'Goodwill Impairment' or 'Asset Impairment' within their segment notes, with frequency often tied to M&A activity and macroeconomic shifts.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — goodwill impairment mean?
- A non-cash accounting charge taken when the value of a previously acquired business unit is determined to be lower than its recorded book value.