Discontinued — last reported Q1 '17

Business Segments · Asset Impairment Charges

Other Assets — Asset Impairment Charges

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2017

How to read this metric

An increase in impairment charges signals declining asset performance, reduced long-term profitability expectations, or adverse changes in the economic environment for the specific assets held. A decrease or absence of charges suggests that asset valuations remain supported by current and projected cash flows.

Detailed definition

This metric represents non-cash charges recognized when the carrying value of assets within the 'Other Assets' segment e...

Peer comparison

Peers in the midstream energy sector frequently report similar impairment charges during periods of commodity price volatility or shifts in energy infrastructure demand, often categorized as asset write-downs or impairment losses in financial disclosures.

Metric ID: kmi_segment_other_assets_asset_impairment_charges

Frequently Asked Questions

What does other assets — asset impairment charges mean?
A non-cash accounting charge taken when the value of assets in the 'Other Assets' segment is written down because they are worth less than their recorded book value.