Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Business Segments · Asset Impairment Charges

Performance Materials And Coatings — Asset Impairment Charges

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2017

How to read this metric

Lower charges are better, as high impairment charges indicate poor past investment decisions or deteriorating market conditions for those assets.

Detailed definition

This metric quantifies the write-down of the carrying value of assets within the segment when their fair value falls bel...

Peer comparison

Comparable to asset impairment disclosures in the financial statements of capital-intensive industrial firms.

Metric ID: dd_segment_performance_materials_and_coatings_asset_impairment_charges

Frequently Asked Questions

What does performance materials and coatings — asset impairment charges mean?
The amount of value written off from segment assets due to impairment.