Discontinued — last reported Q1 '21
Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment
Lab Corp Diagnostics — Goodwill Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ1 2021
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment
How to read this metric
An impairment loss is a negative signal regarding the historical acquisition strategy and the current health of the segment.
Detailed definition
This metric specifically quantifies the loss recognized when the book value of goodwill in the Diagnostics segment excee...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting metric for all public companies; comparable to goodwill write-downs at other large-scale healthcare diagnostic firms.
Metric ID:
lh_segment_lab_corp_diagnostics_goodwill_impairment_lossSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does lab corp diagnostics — goodwill impairment mean?
- The specific loss recorded when the value of goodwill is written down due to a decline in business value.