Current Assets

Work in process

Boston Scientific Work in process increased by 12.4% to $245.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.9%, from $206.00M to $245.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Work in process shows an upward trend with a 15.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2025
Parent metricInventories

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate production bottlenecks or scaling efforts, while a decrease suggests efficient throughput or reduced manufacturing activity.

Detailed definition

Represents the value of goods that have entered the production process but are not yet finished. For a manufacturer like...

Peer comparison

Peers in medical device manufacturing typically maintain lean WIP levels to optimize cash conversion cycles.

Metric ID: inv_work_in_progress

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$121.00M$127.00M$128.00M$142.00M$144.00M$149.00M$147.00M$176.00M$175.00M$187.00M$174.00M$188.00M$201.00M$206.00M$193.00M$218.00M$218.00M$245.00M
QoQ Change+5.0%+0.8%+10.9%+1.4%+3.5%-1.3%+19.7%-0.6%+6.9%-7.0%+8.0%+6.9%+2.5%-6.3%+13.0%+0.0%+12.4%
YoY Change+19.0%+17.3%+14.8%+23.9%+21.5%+25.5%+18.4%+6.8%+14.9%+10.2%+10.9%+16.0%+8.5%+18.9%
% of Inventories8.5%7.9%8.0%8.2%8.2%8.3%7.9%8.6%7.8%7.8%7.0%7.3%7.7%7.5%6.9%7.6%7.6%8.4%
Share Change-0.5pp+0.0pp+0.2pp+0.0pp+0.1pp-0.5pp+0.7pp-0.8pp+0.0pp-0.8pp+0.3pp+0.4pp-0.2pp-0.6pp+0.7pp+0.0pp+0.8pp
Range$121.00M$245.00M
CAGR+18.1%
Avg YoY Growth+16.2%
Median YoY Growth+16.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boston Scientific's work in process?
Boston Scientific (BSX) reported work in process of $245.00M in Q3 2025.
How has Boston Scientific's work in process changed year-over-year?
Boston Scientific's work in process increased by 18.9% year-over-year, from $206.00M to $245.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Boston Scientific's work in process?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Boston Scientific's work in process has grown at a 15.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $109.00M to $193.00M.
What does work in process mean?
The value of goods currently in the middle of the manufacturing process.