Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20
Business Segments · Goodwill impairment charges
Safety & Construction — Goodwill impairment charges
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ3 2020
Rolls up toGoodwill impairment
How to read this metric
An increase signals that the segment's long-term growth prospects or profitability have weakened, potentially indicating overpayment for past acquisitions or deteriorating market conditions.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the non-cash charge recognized when the carrying amount of goodwill assigned to the Safety & Constr...
Peer comparison
Standardized as 'Goodwill Impairment' under GAAP/IFRS, comparable across all public companies that engage in M&A activity.
Metric ID:
dd_segment_safety_construction_goodwill_impairment_chargesSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does safety & construction — goodwill impairment charges mean?
- The non-cash expense recorded when the value of goodwill associated with the Safety & Construction segment is deemed to have decreased.