Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15
Business Segments · Goodwill And Intangible Asset Impairment
Industrial Packaging — Goodwill And Intangible Asset Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2015Feb 22, 2017
Rolls up toGoodwill And Intangible Asset Impairment
How to read this metric
Frequent or large impairments suggest that previous acquisitions were overpriced or are underperforming.
Detailed definition
This represents the reduction in the value of goodwill or intangible assets when their carrying amount exceeds their fai...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as 'Goodwill Impairment' by companies that grow through acquisition.
Metric ID:
ip_segment_industrial_packaging_goodwill_and_intangible_asset_impairmentSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does industrial packaging — goodwill and intangible asset impairment mean?
- The accounting write-down of the value of acquired businesses or intangible assets.