Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20
Operating Expenses
Impairment Charges
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2020Feb 18, 2021
How to read this metric
An increase signals poor past investment decisions or deteriorating market conditions, which is generally viewed negatively by investors.
Detailed definition
These are non-cash charges recognized when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair market value. Such charges in...
Peer comparison
Common in large, diversified firms that frequently acquire or divest business units.
Metric ID:
impairment_chargesBusiness Segments
| Segment | FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanacocha | — | — | $0.00 | $2.00M | $770.00M |
| Peñasquito | — | — | $21.00M | $19.00M | $1.00M |
| Ahafo | $2.00M | $1.00M | — | — | — |
| Akyem | $1.00M | $0.00 | — | — | — |
| Boddington | $3.00M | $2.00M | — | — | — |
| CC&V | $0.00 | $511.00M | $4.00M | — | — |
| Cerro Negro | $3.00M | $459.00M | $5.00M | — | — |
| Éléonore | $1.00M | $0.00 | $246.00M | — | — |
| Musselwhite | $0.00 | $0.00 | $297.00M | — | — |
| Porcupine | $0.00 | $341.00M | $5.00M | — | — |
| Tanami | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | — | — |
| Telfer | $0.00 | $0.00 | — | — | — |
| Total | — | — | — | — | — |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
Ahafo, Akyem, Boddington, CC&V, Cerro Negro, Éléonore, Musselwhite, Porcupine, Tanami, Telfer were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Impairment Charges at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does impairment charges mean?
- A write-down of the value of assets that are no longer worth what they are listed for.