Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24
Business Segments · Goodwill
West — Goodwill
Williams Companies West — Goodwill increased by 4.8% to $66M in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2024Feb 25, 2025
Rolls up toGoodwill
How to read this metric
Significant increases may suggest the company paid a premium for growth, while periodic decreases signal potential impairment charges.
Detailed definition
The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired by the West segment. It represe...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting line item for all companies engaged in M&A; monitored for impairment risk.
Metric ID:
wmb_segment_west_goodwillHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0 | $0 | $63M | $66M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | +4.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +4.8% |
Range$0 – $66M
Avg YoY Growth+4.8%
Median YoY Growth+4.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Williams Companies's west — goodwill?
- Williams Companies (WMB) reported west — goodwill of $66M in Q4 2024.
- What does west — goodwill mean?
- The premium paid for an acquisition beyond the fair value of its individual assets.