Business Segments · Goodwill impairment charges
Cardiovascular — Goodwill impairment charges
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
How to read this metric
An increase indicates a loss of value in past acquisitions, suggesting potential strategic missteps or adverse market shifts in the cardiovascular sector.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash expense recognized when the carrying value of goodwill associated with the cardiovas...
Peer comparison
Peers in the medical device industry typically report this as 'Goodwill Impairment' under segment-level disclosures, often benchmarked against total segment assets.
Metric ID:
bsx_segment_cardiovascular_goodwill_impairment_chargesSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does cardiovascular — goodwill impairment charges mean?
- The amount of value written off from previous cardiovascular business acquisitions due to a decline in their estimated worth.