Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18

Business Segments · Asset Impairment Charges

Industrial Coatings — Asset Impairment Charges

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ2 2018

How to read this metric

High charges are negative, signaling that previous investments have failed to meet expectations or that market conditions have worsened.

Detailed definition

This represents the non-cash expense recognized when the carrying value of an asset within the Industrial Coatings segme...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting metric for evaluating the health of long-lived assets across all industries.

Metric ID: ppg_segment_industrial_coatings_asset_impairment_charges

Frequently Asked Questions

What does industrial coatings — asset impairment charges mean?
The accounting write-down of assets that have lost value or are no longer as productive as expected.