Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19

Products & Services · Increase Decrease In Contract With Customer Liability

Products & Services — Increase Decrease In Contract With Customer Liability

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2019
Last reportedQ4 2019Nov 26, 2019

How to read this metric

An increase suggests strong forward-looking demand and higher future revenue recognition potential, while a decrease may indicate that previously deferred licensing revenue is being recognized or that new contract bookings have slowed.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the net change in deferred revenue obligations specifically attributed to the licensing segment o...

Peer comparison

Similar to deferred revenue or contract liability movements in other technology firms that utilize a licensing-based business model, where contract duration and renewal cycles drive balance sheet fluctuations.

Metric ID: mtsi_segment_license_increase_decrease_in_contract_with_customer_liability

Frequently Asked Questions

What does products & services — increase decrease in contract with customer liability mean?
The net change in advance payments received from customers for licensing agreements that have not yet been recognized as revenue.