Discontinued — last reported Q4 '23

Business Segments · Amortization

Covance Drug Development — Amortization

Labcorp Holdings Covance Drug Development — Amortization remained flat by 0.0% to $7.70 in Q4 2023 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 65.2%, from $22.10 to $7.70. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Covance Drug Development — Amortization shows a downward trend with a -99.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2023Feb 26, 2024

How to read this metric

High amortization levels are typical following large acquisitions of companies with significant intellectual property.

Detailed definition

The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as customer relationships or proprietary technology, ov...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for evaluating the cost of past acquisitions across the CRO industry.

Metric ID: lh_segment_covance_drug_development_amortization

Historical Data

3 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23
Value$27.50M$88.40$30.80
YoY Change-100.0%-65.2%
Range$30.80$27.50M
CAGR-99.9%
Avg YoY Growth-82.6%
Median YoY Growth-82.6%
Current Streak2+ years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Labcorp Holdings's covance drug development — amortization?
Labcorp Holdings (LH) reported covance drug development — amortization of $7.70 in Q4 2023.
How has Labcorp Holdings's covance drug development — amortization changed year-over-year?
Labcorp Holdings's covance drug development — amortization decreased by 65.2% year-over-year, from $22.10 to $7.70.
What is the long-term trend for Labcorp Holdings's covance drug development — amortization?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), Labcorp Holdings's covance drug development — amortization has grown at a -99.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $27.50M to $30.80.
What does covance drug development — amortization mean?
The annual expense of spreading the cost of intangible assets over time.