Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19
Business Segments · Goodwill impairment charges
Healthcare Services — Goodwill impairment charges
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2019
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment
How to read this metric
An increase indicates that the segment's future earnings potential has declined, suggesting that past acquisitions were overpriced or that the business environment has deteriorated. A decrease or absence of charges suggests that the segment's assets are performing in line with or above expectations.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash expense recognized when the carrying value of goodwill associated with the Healthcar...
Peer comparison
Peers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare services sector typically report this under 'Goodwill Impairment' or 'Asset Impairment' within their segment-level financial disclosures, often triggered by significant shifts in regulatory landscapes or competitive dynamics.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does healthcare services — goodwill impairment charges mean?
- The amount of value written off from the Healthcare Services segment's assets because the business is worth less than what was originally paid for it.