Discontinued — last reported Q2 '19
Business Segments · Goodwill acquired, net of purchase price adjustments
Medical — Goodwill acquired, net of purchase price adjustments
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2014
Last reportedQ2 2019
How to read this metric
An increase indicates active inorganic growth through acquisitions, while a decrease or zero value suggests a pause in M&A activity or the completion of purchase price accounting. Significant adjustments may signal changes in the valuation of previously acquired assets.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the net value of goodwill recognized during the reporting period specifically within the Medical...
Peer comparison
Peers in the healthcare distribution and medical supply space typically report this under 'Goodwill' in segment-level notes or acquisition disclosures, often varying significantly based on the timing of M&A cycles.
Metric ID:
cah_segment_medical_goodwill_acquired_net_of_purchase_price_adjustmentsSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does medical — goodwill acquired, net of purchase price adjustments mean?
- The net amount of goodwill added to the Medical segment's balance sheet from business acquisitions during the period.