Discontinued — last reported Q2 '16

Consolidation · Goodwill

Operating Segments — Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ2 2016
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

High goodwill levels indicate significant past acquisition activity, while sudden decreases suggest impairment charges due to underperformance.

Detailed definition

This represents the intangible asset created when a business segment is acquired for a price higher than the fair value...

Peer comparison

Standard balance sheet item for companies that have grown through acquisitions.

Metric ID: xpo_segment_operating_segments_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating segments — goodwill mean?
The intangible value representing the premium paid for a business segment over its net asset value.