Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment
Cable Network Programming — Goodwill Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2017Aug 14, 2017
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment
How to read this metric
An increase signals that the segment's underlying assets are underperforming relative to the price paid at acquisition, suggesting potential structural challenges.
Detailed definition
This metric quantifies the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of goodwill associated with the Cable Netw...
Peer comparison
Media conglomerates often face impairment charges during industry shifts; frequent impairments are viewed negatively by analysts as a sign of poor capital allocation.
Metric ID:
nws_segment_cable_network_programming_goodwill_impairment_lossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does cable network programming — goodwill impairment mean?
- The non-cash expense recorded when the value of previously acquired cable network businesses is written down due to declining performance or market conditions.