Discontinued — last reported Q4 '18
Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment
Gas Distribution Operations — Goodwill Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2018
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment
How to read this metric
An increase indicates a negative adjustment to the valuation of past acquisitions, signaling potential strategic or market headwinds for the segment.
Detailed definition
This metric represents a non-cash charge taken when the carrying value of goodwill associated with the gas distribution...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting metric across all industries; peers will report this under 'Impairment Charges' when business unit valuations are revised downward.
Metric ID:
so_segment_gas_distribution_operations_goodwill_impairment_lossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does gas distribution operations — goodwill impairment mean?
- A non-cash expense recorded when the value of a previously acquired business unit is deemed to have declined.