Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17
Business Segments · Asset Impairment Charges
Other Businesses — Asset Impairment Charges
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2017
Last reportedQ3 2017
How to read this metric
An increase indicates declining asset productivity or poor strategic performance in non-core segments, while a decrease suggests stable asset valuation.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash write-down of long-lived assets within the company's non-core or secondary business...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by diversified industrial distributors as 'asset impairment' or 'write-downs' within segment reporting notes.
Metric ID:
gww_segment_other_businesses_asset_impairment_chargesSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does other businesses — asset impairment charges mean?
- The amount of value lost when assets in secondary business units are determined to be worth less than their recorded book value.