Discontinued — last reported Q4 '22

Products & Services · Amortization

Lynparza — Amortization

This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2022

How to read this metric

An increase in amortization expense typically reflects the ongoing recognition of costs from recent acquisitions or intangible asset investments, while a decrease may indicate that assets are becoming fully amortized.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets associated with the Lynparza product l...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Amortization of Intangible Assets' found in the segment reporting or notes to financial statements of other pharmaceutical companies with acquired drug portfolios.

Metric ID: mrk_segment_lynparza_amortization

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22
Value$250.00M$0.00$0.00$0.00
QoQ Change-100.0%
Range$0.00$250.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merck & Co.'s lynparza — amortization?
Merck & Co. (MRK) reported lynparza — amortization of $0.00 in Q4 2022.
What does lynparza — amortization mean?
The periodic non-cash expense recognized to account for the gradual consumption of the value of intangible assets related to the Lynparza product.