Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16
Business Segments · Impairment Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill
Certain Significant Items — Impairment Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2016
Rolls up toImpairment Charges
How to read this metric
A high impairment charge suggests that the company's previous investments in intellectual property are underperforming.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the write-down of the carrying value of intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, or licenses...
Peer comparison
Similar to 'Intangible Asset Impairment' charges reported by other R&D-intensive companies.
Metric ID:
zts_segment_certain_significant_items_impairment_of_intangible_assets_excluding_goodwillSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does certain significant items — impairment of intangible assets excluding goodwill mean?
- The reduction in the value of intangible assets like patents or trademarks due to impairment.