What is MKS Instruments's equipment solutions division — goodwill?

MKS Instruments (MKSI) reported equipment solutions division — goodwill of $473.00M in Q2 2022.

What does equipment solutions division — goodwill mean?

The value of intangible assets like brand and market position recorded from past acquisitions.

Discontinued — last reported Q2 '22

Equipment Solutions Division — Goodwill

MKS Instruments Equipment Solutions Division — Goodwill decreased by 0.4% to $473.00M in Q2 2022 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryMarket Position

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2021

Last reportedQ2 2022

Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A stable or increasing balance is standard, but a sudden decrease signals an impairment charge, indicating that the segment's future earnings potential has declined.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the intangible asset value recorded by the Equipment Solutions division, typically resulting from...

Peer comparison

Comparable to goodwill balances for business segments that have grown through M&A activity.

Metric ID: mksi_segment_equipment_solutions_division_goodwill

Historical Data

3 periods

	Q4 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22
Value	$475.00M	$475.00M	$473.00M
QoQ Change	—	+0.0%	-0.4%

Range$473.00M – $475.00M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MKS Instruments's equipment solutions division — goodwill?: MKS Instruments (MKSI) reported equipment solutions division — goodwill of $473.00M in Q2 2022.
What does equipment solutions division — goodwill mean?: The value of intangible assets like brand and market position recorded from past acquisitions.