Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16

Business Segments · Goodwill

Consulting — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

An increase suggests recent acquisitions in the consulting space, while a decrease may indicate impairment charges or write-downs of previously acquired assets.

Detailed definition

This represents the total carrying value of goodwill specifically allocated to the consulting business segment. It refle...

Peer comparison

Comparable to goodwill balances reported by other enterprise software and IT services firms that utilize M&A to expand their service delivery capabilities.

Metric ID: orcl_segment_consulting_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does consulting — goodwill mean?
The total value of intangible assets like brand reputation and customer relationships attributed to the consulting business segment from past acquisitions.