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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_goodwill

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.