Discontinued — last reported Q4 '18

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

Markel Ventures Operations — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2018

How to read this metric

An impairment loss is a negative signal indicating that the business unit is underperforming or the market environment has deteriorated.

Detailed definition

This is the current period charge recognized when the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. It indi...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting metric for all companies that carry goodwill on their balance sheets.

Metric ID: mkl_segment_markel_ventures_operations_goodwill_impairment_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does markel ventures operations — goodwill impairment mean?
The current period write-down of goodwill value.