Discontinued — last reported Q3 '15
Business Segments · Impairment Of Intangible Assets Indefinitelived Excluding Goodwill
Medical — Impairment Of Intangible Assets Indefinitelived Excluding Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ3 2015
Rolls up toImpairment Charges
How to read this metric
An impairment charge signals a decline in the expected future economic benefit of the segment's intangible assets, often due to market shifts or competitive pressures.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the write-down of the carrying value of non-goodwill intangible assets, such as trademarks or licen...
Peer comparison
Reported by companies with significant brand portfolios or intellectual property, typically found in the impairment or intangible assets section of the annual report.
Metric ID:
ir_segment_medical_impairment_of_intangible_assets_indefinitelived_excluding_goodwillSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does medical — impairment of intangible assets indefinitelived excluding goodwill mean?
- The non-cash expense recognized when the value of indefinite-lived intangible assets in the medical segment declines.