Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20
Business Segments · LCM inventory valuation charge (benefit)
Other — LCM inventory valuation charge (benefit)
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ3 2020Oct 29, 2021
Rolls up toInventory Write-Down
How to read this metric
A charge indicates falling market prices or inventory obsolescence, while a benefit indicates a recovery in market value.
Detailed definition
This metric reflects adjustments made to inventory values to ensure they are reported at the lower of cost or market val...
Peer comparison
Common in commodity-heavy industries where inventory values are sensitive to market price fluctuations.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does other — lcm inventory valuation charge (benefit) mean?
- Financial impact of adjusting inventory values to reflect current market prices.