Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16

Business Segments · Goodwill Period Increase Decrease

Glass — Goodwill Period Increase Decrease

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2016

How to read this metric

Positive changes indicate recent acquisitions, while negative changes often signal impairment write-downs or the sale of business units.

Detailed definition

This reflects the net change in the goodwill balance for the glass segment during a specific reporting period. It accoun...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Net Change in Goodwill' reported in the notes to financial statements for diversified industrial companies.

Metric ID: ppg_segment_glass_goodwill_period_increase_decrease

Frequently Asked Questions

What does glass — goodwill period increase decrease mean?
The net change in the value of glass-related goodwill over the current reporting period.