Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

Operating

Impairment Charges

West Pharmaceutical Services Impairment Charges decreased by 95.9% to $300.00K in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $300.00K to $300.00K. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Impairment Charges shows an upward trend with a 20.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals potential operational issues, poor past investment decisions, or adverse market conditions for specific business units.

Detailed definition

These are non-cash charges recorded when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair market value. They indicate tha...

Peer comparison

Often seen during restructuring or economic downturns across industrial sectors.

Metric ID: impairment_charges_cf

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.40M$1.40M$1.40M$0.00$200.00K$1.40M$4.60M$1.90M$1.50M$3.50M$2.70M$600.00K$300.00K$1.00M$5.40M$300.00K$3.80M$300.00K$7.30M$300.00K
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-100.0%+600.0%+228.6%-58.7%-21.1%+133.3%-22.9%-77.8%-50.0%+233.3%+440.0%-94.4%>999%-92.1%>999%-95.9%
YoY Change-85.7%+0.0%+228.6%+650.0%+150.0%-41.3%-68.4%-80.0%-71.4%+100.0%-50.0%>999%-70.0%+35.2%+0.0%
Range$0.00$7.30M
CAGR-27.7%
Avg YoY Growth+124.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ1 '23
Proprietary Products$9.40M
Total$1.90M

Proprietary Products was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Pharmaceutical Services's impairment charges?
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) reported impairment charges of $300.00K in Q1 2026.
How has West Pharmaceutical Services's impairment charges changed year-over-year?
West Pharmaceutical Services's impairment charges decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $300.00K to $300.00K.
What is the long-term trend for West Pharmaceutical Services's impairment charges?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), West Pharmaceutical Services's impairment charges has grown at a 20.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.60M to $11.70M.
What does impairment charges mean?
A write-down of an asset's value because it is worth less than what is recorded on the balance sheet.