Discontinued — last reported Q4 '15

Business Segments · Asset Impairment Charges

NRG Business — Asset Impairment Charges

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2015Feb 29, 2016
Rolls up toImpairment Charges

How to read this metric

Higher charges signal negative outlooks for specific assets or market conditions, potentially indicating poor past investment decisions.

Detailed definition

Represents non-cash charges recognized when the carrying value of the NRG Business segment's assets exceeds their fair m...

Peer comparison

Standard 'Asset Impairment' metric found in financial statements of capital-intensive industries.

Metric ID: nrg_segment_nrg_business_asset_impairment_charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does nrg business — asset impairment charges mean?
Accounting charges taken when the value of the segment's assets is written down due to lower expected future value.