Discontinued — last reported Q1 '24

Geographic · Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)

EGYPT — Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)

International Flavors & Fragrances EGYPT — Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) increased by 75.0% to $7.00M in Q1 2024 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2023
Last reportedQ1 2024May 6, 2024

How to read this metric

An increase in expense indicates deteriorating credit quality or higher default risk among regional customers, while a reversal suggests improved collection performance or a reduction in estimated credit risk.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the periodic charge or reversal recorded against income to account for the estimated uncollectibi...

Peer comparison

Peers typically report this as 'Provision for Doubtful Accounts' or 'Bad Debt Expense' within their regional segment disclosures, with levels generally correlating to the regional economic stability and customer credit profiles.

Metric ID: iff_segment_egypt_accounts_receivable_credit_loss_expense_reversal

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q1 '23Q2 '23Q1 '24
Value$9.00M$4.00M$7.00M
QoQ Change-55.6%+75.0%
YoY Change-22.2%
Range$4.00M$9.00M
Avg YoY Growth-22.2%
Median YoY Growth-22.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Flavors & Fragrances's egypt — accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal)?
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) reported egypt — accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) of $7.00M in Q1 2024.
What does egypt — accounts receivable, credit loss expense (reversal) mean?
The amount of money the company expects to lose from unpaid customer invoices in this specific region.