Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19
Business Segments · Goodwill
Generation — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2019Feb 27, 2020
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
A stable or growing balance reflects past successful acquisitions, while a sudden decrease indicates an impairment charge due to poor performance.
Detailed definition
This represents the intangible asset value recorded when the Generation segment acquires other businesses for a price ex...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting metric for companies that have grown through M&A activity.
Metric ID:
nrg_segment_generation_goodwillSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does generation — goodwill mean?
- The premium paid for past acquisitions within the power generation business that remains on the balance sheet.