Discontinued — last reported Q4 '16
Consolidation · Inventory Write Down
Operating Segments — Inventory Write Down
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ4 2016
How to read this metric
An increase signals falling commodity prices or excess supply, which negatively impacts short-term profitability, whereas a decrease suggests stable or rising market prices.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the reduction in the value of inventory when the cost of raw materials, work-in-process, or finishe...
Peer comparison
Standard across the energy sector; peers often report this as a component of cost of goods sold or as a separate line item during periods of significant price volatility.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — inventory write down mean?
- The loss in value recorded when inventory is worth less than what it cost to produce or purchase.