Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20
Business Segments · Goodwill
Reservoir Characterization — Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ3 2020
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
An increase typically reflects recent acquisition activity, while a decrease often signals impairment charges due to declining market conditions or underperformance of the acquired assets.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the portion of the purchase price for acquisitions within the Reservoir Characterization business...
Peer comparison
Peers in the oilfield services and energy technology sectors report similar goodwill balances based on their historical M&A activity and the frequency of impairment testing.
Metric ID:
slb_segment_reservoir_characterization_goodwillSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does reservoir characterization — goodwill mean?
- The value of intangible assets like brand reputation and proprietary technology acquired through past business purchases within the Reservoir Characterization segment.