Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17

Business Segments · Utilizationof Inventory Markup

Lithium — Utilizationof Inventory Markup

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2017
Last reportedQ3 2017Nov 7, 2018

How to read this metric

Higher utilization indicates the flow-through of acquisition-related purchase accounting adjustments into the cost of goods sold.

Detailed definition

The financial impact of recognizing the step-up in inventory value following a business combination or acquisition withi...

Peer comparison

Common in companies that have recently completed acquisitions and are reporting under purchase accounting standards.

Metric ID: alb_segment_lithium_utilizationof_inventory_markup

Frequently Asked Questions

What does lithium — utilizationof inventory markup mean?
The cost impact of using inventory that was revalued upward during an acquisition.