Discontinued — last reported Q3 '16

Consolidation · Impairment Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill

Material Reconciling Items — Impairment Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2016
Last reportedQ3 2016

How to read this metric

An increase signals a decline in the expected value of intellectual property or market position, which is generally negative.

Detailed definition

Measures the write-down of the carrying value of non-goodwill intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, or acquire...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'intangible asset impairment' charges reported by other R&D-heavy pharmaceutical companies.

Metric ID: zts_segment_material_reconciling_items_impairment_of_intangible_assets_excluding_goodwill

Frequently Asked Questions

What does material reconciling items — impairment of intangible assets excluding goodwill mean?
The reduction in value of intangible assets like patents or brands due to lower expected future earnings.