Business Segments · Goodwill Acquired
Health Care — Goodwill Acquired
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests active inorganic growth through acquisitions, while a decrease indicates a pause in M&A activity or a focus on organic growth.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the value of goodwill recognized on the balance sheet specifically attributable to acquisitions m...
Peer comparison
Peers in the medical device and healthcare technology space frequently report this as part of their acquisition accounting disclosures, often compared against total segment revenue to gauge acquisition efficiency.
Metric ID:
mmm_segment_health_care_goodwill_acquired_during_periodSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does health care — goodwill acquired mean?
- The amount of goodwill added to the health care segment's balance sheet due to new business acquisitions during the year.