Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19

Geographic · PP&E (Net)

Other Countries — PP&E (Net)

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2019
Rolls up toPP&E (Net)

How to read this metric

An increase suggests capital expansion or infrastructure investment in these regions, while a decrease may indicate asset depreciation, divestiture, or a shift in manufacturing strategy.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the net book value of tangible long-term assets, such as manufacturing facilities, machinery, and...

Peer comparison

Peers in the medical device industry typically report similar geographic breakdowns of property, plant, and equipment to demonstrate their global manufacturing footprint and supply chain resilience.

Metric ID: bsx_segment_other_countries_property_plant_and_equipment_net

Frequently Asked Questions

What does other countries — pp&e (net) mean?
The net value of physical assets like factories and equipment held by the company in international regions outside of its primary reporting areas.