Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17

Consolidation · Total Assets

Operating Segments — Total Assets

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2017
Rolls up toTotal Assets

How to read this metric

An increase in segment assets relative to revenue may indicate capital expansion or declining asset turnover, while a decrease may suggest divestiture or improved asset utilization.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the total carrying value of assets specifically allocated to a distinct operating segment within...

Peer comparison

Peers in the chemical and coatings industry typically report segment assets to demonstrate the capital intensity of their various business units, such as performance coatings versus industrial coatings.

Metric ID: ppg_segment_operating_segments_assets

Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating segments — total assets mean?
The total value of assets dedicated to a specific business segment.