Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15

Business Segments · Goodwill Translation Adjustments

Health Care — Goodwill Translation Adjustments

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2015

How to read this metric

An increase represents a positive currency translation effect on asset value, while a decrease indicates a negative impact, both of which are largely outside of management's operational control.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on the carrying value of goodwill associate...

Peer comparison

Global IT services firms with significant international acquisitions report similar translation adjustments, which are standard for companies with multi-currency balance sheets.

Metric ID: ctsh_segment_health_care_goodwill_translation_adjustments

Frequently Asked Questions

What does health care — goodwill translation adjustments mean?
The change in the value of goodwill for the healthcare segment caused solely by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.