Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Business Segments · Asset Impairment Charges
Safety And Construction — Asset Impairment Charges
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toImpairment Charges
How to read this metric
An increase suggests potential overvaluation of assets or deteriorating business conditions, while a decrease indicates stable asset valuation.
Detailed definition
Represents non-cash charges recognized when the carrying value of long-lived assets within the Safety and Construction s...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by industrial peers as 'Asset Impairment' or 'Write-downs' within segment disclosures.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does safety and construction — asset impairment charges mean?
- The reduction in the recorded value of assets due to a decline in their expected future utility or market worth.