Discontinued — last reported Q1 '19

Business Segments · Goodwill

Retail — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2019
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

A decrease in goodwill typically signals an impairment charge, indicating that the retail segment's long-term earnings potential has declined.

Detailed definition

This represents the intangible asset value recorded when the retail segment or its constituent brands were acquired for...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting metric for companies that have grown through acquisition; comparable to goodwill balances at other retail conglomerates.

Metric ID: wsm_segment_retail_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does retail — goodwill mean?
The value of brand reputation and customer loyalty recorded on the balance sheet from past retail acquisitions.