Discontinued — last reported Q1 '17

Business Segments · Goodwill Impairment

Healthcare Specialty Services — Goodwill Impairment

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ1 2017

How to read this metric

An impairment loss is a negative signal, indicating that the segment's performance has not met the expectations set at the time of acquisition.

Detailed definition

This metric records the reduction in the carrying value of goodwill within the Healthcare Specialty Services segment whe...

Peer comparison

Standard impairment testing result required under accounting standards for all companies with significant goodwill.

Metric ID: ste_segment_healthcare_specialty_services_goodwill_impairment_loss

Frequently Asked Questions

What does healthcare specialty services — goodwill impairment mean?
A write-down of the value of goodwill within the Healthcare Specialty Services segment due to a decline in its estimated fair value.