Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20
Business Segments · Asset Impairment Charges
All Other Segments — Asset Impairment Charges
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2020
How to read this metric
An increase in impairment charges signals a negative outlook on the future cash-generating potential of the segment's assets, potentially indicating past over-investment or deteriorating market conditions.
Detailed definition
This metric quantifies the non-cash write-downs recorded when the carrying value of assets within the 'All Other' busine...
Peer comparison
Most large-scale industrial and waste management firms report similar impairment charges under 'Other Operating Expenses' or 'Asset Impairment' line items in their segment disclosures.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does all other segments — asset impairment charges mean?
- The total value of write-downs taken on assets within the company's miscellaneous business segments due to a decline in their fair market value.