Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16
Business Segments · Goodwill Foreign Currency Translation Gain Loss
Medical — Goodwill Foreign Currency Translation Gain Loss
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2016
How to read this metric
An increase represents a gain due to favorable currency movements, while a decrease represents a loss, neither of which directly reflects the underlying operational health of the medical business.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on the valuation of goodwill recorded within...
Peer comparison
Standard reporting item for multinational corporations with significant international acquisitions, often found in 'Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income' or segment notes.
Metric ID:
ir_segment_medical_goodwill_foreign_currency_translation_gain_lossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does medical — goodwill foreign currency translation gain loss mean?
- The change in the value of goodwill in the medical segment caused by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.