What is UL Solutions's risk & compliance software — goodwill?

UL Solutions (ULS) reported risk & compliance software — goodwill of $37M in Q1 2026.

What does risk & compliance software — goodwill mean?

Represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations specifically attributed to the Risk and Compliance software reporting unit. This asset reflects the premium paid for intangible synergies, brand reputation, and market position within the compliance technology sector. It is subject to periodic impairment testing to ensure the carrying value remains supported by future cash flows.

UL Solutions ULS Risk & Compliance Software — Goodwill

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$758.0M+7.5%

Gross profit$381.0M+12.1%

Operating income$138.0M+26.6%

Net income$92.0M+37.3%

EPS (diluted)$0.45+36.4%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$258.0M-3.4%

Total debt$539.0M-36.1%

Total equity$1.3B+36.0%

Total assets$3.0B+2.7%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$219.0M+42.2%

CapEx$69.0M+35.3%

Free cash flow$150.0M+45.6%

Valuation

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Market cap$20.53B+35.1%

Enterprise value$20.81B+32.2%

P/E58.7×+12.2×

P/S6.6×+1.5×

Profitability

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Gross margin49.9%+1.3pp

Operating margin17.7%+1.2pp

Net margin11.3%-0.3pp

FCF margin14.5%+4.0pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity30.6%-10.5pp

Debt / equity0.4×-0.5×

Current ratio1.2×-0.1×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by UL Solutions in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:Goodwill.

The official record: UL Solutions’s 10-Q, filed May 5, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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What is UL Solutions's risk & compliance software — goodwill?: UL Solutions (ULS) reported risk & compliance software — goodwill of $37M in Q1 2026.
What does risk & compliance software — goodwill mean?: Represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations specifically attributed to the Risk and Compliance software reporting unit. This asset reflects the premium paid for intangible synergies, brand reputation, and market position within the compliance technology sector. It is subject to periodic impairment testing to ensure the carrying value remains supported by future cash flows.