Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

Real Estate Investment — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2016Feb 24, 2017

How to read this metric

An increase is a negative signal indicating that past acquisitions are underperforming or market conditions have deteriorated.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash charge taken when the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value. It serves...

Peer comparison

A standard accounting metric for companies with significant historical M&A activity.

Metric ID: wpc_segment_real_estate_investment_goodwill_impairment_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does real estate investment — goodwill impairment mean?
A loss recorded when the value of previously acquired goodwill is deemed to have decreased.