Discontinued — last reported Q2 '19
Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment
Healthcare Services — Goodwill Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ2 2019
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment
How to read this metric
An increase indicates a reduction in the perceived long-term value of the segment's assets, often signaling poor acquisition performance or adverse changes in the healthcare market environment. A decrease or absence of this charge suggests that the segment's performance remains consistent with or exceeds the valuation expectations established during acquisition.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of goodwill associated with the Healthcare...
Peer comparison
Peers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare services sector report similar charges when business units fail to meet long-term growth targets, though the frequency varies significantly based on M&A activity levels.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does healthcare services — goodwill impairment mean?
- A non-cash accounting charge indicating that the value of assets acquired in the Healthcare Services segment has declined below their recorded book value.