Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15
Business Segments · Goodwill
Information Systems — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2015
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
High levels of goodwill indicate significant past acquisition activity, while sudden decreases signal potential impairment charges due to underperformance.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the premium paid by the company for the Information Systems segment in excess of the fair value o...
Peer comparison
Comparable to goodwill balances reported by peers in the aerospace and defense industry that have grown through strategic acquisitions.
Metric ID:
noc_segment_information_systems_goodwillSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does information systems — goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand and market position recorded when the segment was acquired.