Discontinued — last reported Q3 '17
Business Segments · Goodwill And Intangible Asset Impairment
The Americas Group — Goodwill And Intangible Asset Impairment
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2017
Last reportedQ3 2017
How to read this metric
An increase indicates that the segment's past acquisitions are underperforming or that market conditions have deteriorated, potentially signaling a write-down of asset value.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of goodwill and identifiable intangi...
Peer comparison
Peers in the chemical and coatings industry report similar impairment charges when acquired businesses fail to meet projected growth or profitability targets.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the americas group — goodwill and intangible asset impairment mean?
- The total reduction in the recorded value of acquired assets and goodwill within the Americas Group segment due to a decline in their estimated fair value.