Discontinued — last reported Q4 '12
Business Segments · Asset Impairment Charges
Pharmaceutical — Asset Impairment Charges
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2012
Last reportedQ4 2012
How to read this metric
High charges indicate poor asset management or unexpected obsolescence of technology and infrastructure.
Detailed definition
Represents the total charges recognized when the carrying amount of assets within the pharmaceutical segment is deemed u...
Peer comparison
A standard indicator of asset quality and management discipline across all capital-intensive sectors.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does pharmaceutical — asset impairment charges mean?
- Total charges taken to reduce the book value of assets that have lost their economic worth.