Discontinued — last reported Q4 '19

Business Segments · Impairment losses on investments

Retail — Impairment losses on investments

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2019

How to read this metric

An increase suggests declining asset value or poor investment performance, while a decrease indicates stable or improving asset valuations.

Detailed definition

Represents non-cash charges recognized when the carrying value of an investment within the retail segment exceeds its fa...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by energy and utility companies as 'Asset Impairment' or 'Write-downs' within segment disclosures.

Metric ID: nrg_segment_retail_impairment_losses_on_investments

Frequently Asked Questions

What does retail — impairment losses on investments mean?
Non-cash charges taken when the value of an investment in the retail business drops below its recorded book value.