Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Goodwill

The latest goodwill for HMHC is $440M as of December 2021. That compares with $440M in the prior-year period — up 0.0% year over year. Investors often review this figure alongside Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, HMHC's goodwill moved from $440M to $440M — essentially flat versus a year earlier. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

A goodwill figure of $440M for HMHC is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting HMHC's goodwill ($440M), review year-over-year change from $440M, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.

This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's goodwill against similar Consumer Discretionary names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Consumer Discretionary companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.