Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20
Business Segments · LCM inventory valuation charge (benefit)
I&D — LCM inventory valuation charge (benefit)
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2020Oct 29, 2021
Rolls up toInventory Write-Down
How to read this metric
A benefit indicates inventory value recovery, while a charge signals potential market weakness or oversupply issues affecting product pricing.
Detailed definition
This metric represents adjustments made to inventory values to ensure they are reported at the lower of cost or market (...
Peer comparison
Similar to 'Inventory write-downs' or 'LCM adjustments' commonly disclosed by manufacturers in cyclical commodity industries.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does i&d — lcm inventory valuation charge (benefit) mean?
- The financial impact of adjusting inventory values to reflect current market prices when they fall below original production costs.