Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16
Business Segments · Goodwill Period Increase Decrease
Performance Coatings — Goodwill Period Increase Decrease
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ4 2016
How to read this metric
An increase typically reflects recent acquisition activity, while a decrease often signals asset impairment or the divestiture of business units within the segment.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the net change in the carrying value of goodwill specifically allocated to the Performance Coatings s...
Peer comparison
Publicly traded industrial companies frequently report goodwill adjustments by segment to allow investors to track the success and valuation of inorganic growth strategies.
Metric ID:
ppg_segment_performance_coatings_goodwill_period_increase_decreaseSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does performance coatings — goodwill period increase decrease mean?
- The net change in the value of goodwill recorded on the balance sheet for the Performance Coatings segment due to acquisitions, divestitures, or impairments.