Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Consolidation · Goodwill
Operating Segments — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
High levels of goodwill relative to equity may signal potential future impairment risk if acquired business performance declines.
Detailed definition
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business...
Peer comparison
Common in sectors with high M&A activity, such as retail energy and smart home services.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — goodwill mean?
- The intangible asset value created when a company is acquired for more than the fair value of its net assets.