Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16
Business Segments · Goodwill Period Increase Decrease
Industrial Coatings — Goodwill Period Increase Decrease
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2016
How to read this metric
A decrease often signals impairment charges due to underperformance, while an increase indicates recent acquisition activity within the segment.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the net change in the carrying value of goodwill specifically attributed to the Industrial Coatings r...
Peer comparison
Similar to goodwill adjustment disclosures found in the segment reporting of large-cap industrial conglomerates that utilize M&A for market expansion.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does industrial coatings — goodwill period increase decrease mean?
- The net change in the value of goodwill recorded for the Industrial Coatings segment due to acquisitions or impairment charges.