Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18
Business Segments · Asset Impairment Charges
Performance Coatings — Asset Impairment Charges
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ2 2018
Rolls up toImpairment Charges
How to read this metric
High impairment charges signal poor performance of specific assets or a decline in the market outlook for the segment's products.
Detailed definition
Non-cash charges recorded when the carrying value of an asset within the Performance Coatings segment exceeds its fair m...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting impairment metric, comparable to asset write-downs reported by any capital-intensive peer.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does performance coatings — asset impairment charges mean?
- The loss in value recorded when the segment's assets are determined to be worth less than their book value.