NOW (DNOW) 10-Q 2 Nov 16 2016 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 25, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	DNOW
Entity Registrant Name	NOW INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1,599,617
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		107,473,952

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 131	$ 90
Receivables, net	339	485
Inventories, net	532	693
Prepaid and other current assets	22	24
Total current assets	1,024	1,292
Property, plant and equipment, net	153	165
Deferred income taxes	2	4
Goodwill	331	205
Intangibles, net	194	161
Other assets	7	5
Total assets	1,711	1,832
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	193	211
Accrued liabilities	95	94
Other current liabilities	4	2
Total current liabilities	292	307
Long-term debt	145	108
Deferred income taxes	4	11
Other long-term liabilities	2	3
Total liabilities	443	429
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock—par value $0.01; 20 million shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
Common stock - par value $0.01; 330 million shares authorized; 107,473,952 and 107,219,138 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	1	1
Additional paid-in capital	1,996	1,980
Accumulated deficit	(607)	(444)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(122)	(134)
Total stockholders' equity	1,268	1,403
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 1,711	$ 1,832

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	330,000,000	330,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	107,473,952	107,219,138
Common stock, shares outstanding	107,473,952	107,219,138

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 520	$ 753	$ 1,569	$ 2,366
Operating expenses:
Cost of products	433	636	1,312	1,970
Warehousing, selling and administrative	140	153	432	467
Impairment of goodwill		255		255
Operating loss	(53)	(291)	(175)	(326)
Other expense	(3)		(7)	(6)
Loss before income taxes	(56)	(291)	(182)	(332)
Income tax benefit		(67)	(19)	(79)
Net loss	$ (56)	$ (224)	$ (163)	$ (253)
Loss per share:
Basic loss per common share	$ (0.53)	$ (2.09)	$ (1.52)	$ (2.36)
Diluted loss per common share	$ (0.53)	$ (2.09)	$ (1.52)	$ (2.36)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic	107,473,952	107,188,092	107,396,681	107,160,921
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted	107,473,952	107,188,092	107,396,681	107,160,921

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (56)	$ (224)	$ (163)	$ (253)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(3)	(46)	12	(72)
Comprehensive loss	$ (59)	$ (270)	$ (151)	$ (325)

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (163)	$ (253)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	39	26
Deferred income taxes	(24)	(89)
Stock-based compensation	17	19
Provision for doubtful accounts	16	21
Provision for inventory	31	36
Impairment of goodwill		255
Other, net	1	(2)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Receivables	129	316
Inventories	152	183
Prepaid and other current assets	1	15
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(38)	(281)
Income taxes receivable, net	26	3
Other assets/liabilities, net	(1)	(5)
Net cash provided by operating activities	186	244
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(3)	(8)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(182)	(397)
Purchases of intangible assets	(7)
Other, net	1	3
Net cash used in investing activities	(191)	(402)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowing under the revolving credit facility	227	335
Repayments under the revolving credit facility	(190)	(215)
Other	(4)	(2)
Net cash provided by financing activities	33	118
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	13	(29)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	41	(69)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	90	195
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 131	$ 126

Organization and Basis of Prese

Organization and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization and Basis of Presentation	1. Organization and Basis of Presentation Nature of Operations NOW Inc. (“NOW” or the “Company”) is a holding company headquartered in Houston, Texas that was incorporated in Delaware on November 22, 2013. NOW operates primarily under the DistributionNOW and Wilson Export brands. NOW is a global distributor of energy products as well as products for industrial applications through its locations in the U.S., Canada and internationally which are geographically positioned to serve the energy and industrial markets in over 90 countries. NOW’s energy product offerings are used in the oil and gas industry including upstream drilling and completion, exploration and production, midstream infrastructure development and downstream petroleum refining – as well as in other industries, such as chemical processing, power generation and industrial manufacturing operations. The industrial distribution portion of NOW’s business targets a diverse range of manufacturing and facilities across numerous industries and end markets. NOW also provides supply chain management to drilling contractors, E&P operators, midstream operators, downstream energy and industrial manufacturing companies. NOW’s supplier network consists of thousands of vendors in approximately 40 countries. Basis of Presentation All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. The unaudited consolidated financial information included in this report has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 10 of SEC Regulation S-X. The principles for interim financial information do not require the inclusion of all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, all of which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The Separation On May 1, 2014, the National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (“NOV”) Board of Directors approved the Spin-Off (the “Spin-Off” or “Separation”) of its distribution business into an independent, publicly traded company named NOW Inc. In accordance with a separation and distribution agreement, the two companies were separated by NOV distributing to its stockholders 107,053,031 shares of common stock of the Company after the market closed on May 30, 2014. Each NOV stockholder received one share of NOW common stock for every four shares of NOV common stock held at the close of business on the record date of May 22, 2014 and not sold prior to close of business on May 30, 2014. Fractional shares of NOW common stock were not distributed and any fractional shares of NOW common stock otherwise issuable to a NOV stockholder were sold in the open market on such stockholder’s behalf, and such stockholder received a cash payment with respect to that fractional share. In conjunction with the Spin-Off, NOV received an opinion from its legal counsel to the effect that, based on certain facts, assumptions, representations and undertakings, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the distribution of NOW common stock and certain related transactions generally was not taxable to NOV or U.S. holders of NOV common stock, except in respect to cash received in lieu of fractional shares, which generally will be taxable to such holders as a capital gain. Following the Spin-Off, NOW became an independent, publicly traded company as NOV had no ownership interest in NOW. Each company has separate public ownership, boards of directors and management. A Registration Statement on Form 10, as amended, relating to the Spin-Off was filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and was declared effective on May 13, 2014. On June 2, 2014, NOW stock began trading the “regular-way” on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “DNOW”. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported and contingent amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Reclassification Certain amounts in the prior periods presented have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statement presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on previously reported operating loss, loss before income taxes or net loss. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables approximated fair value because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments. Cash equivalents include only those investments having a maturity date of three months or less at the time of purchase. See Note 12 “Derivative Financial Instruments” for the fair value of derivative financial instruments. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . Revenue Recognition Property, Plant, and Equipment Intangibles—Goodwill and Other Revenue from Contracts with Customers Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments

Property, Plant and Equipment,

Property, Plant and Equipment, net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment, net	2. Property, Plant and Equipment, net Property, plant and equipment consist of (in millions): Estimated Useful Lives September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Information technology assets 1-7 Years $ 49 $ 48 Operating equipment 2-15 Years 93 84 Buildings and land (1) 5-35 Years 97 98 Construction in progress 1 — Total property, plant and equipment 240 230 Less: accumulated depreciation (87 ) (65 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 153 $ 165 (1)

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Liabilities	3. Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities consist of (in millions): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Compensation and other related expenses $ 28 $ 26 Customer credits and prepayments 21 21 Taxes (non income) 14 18 Other 32 29 Total $ 95 $ 94

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	4. Debt On January 20, 2016, the Company entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to its credit facility dated as of April 18, 2014 (the “Credit Agreement”). The Amendment, among other things, (i) suspends, until the Company elects otherwise, the Credit Agreement’s minimum interest coverage ratio effective as of December 30, 2015, (ii) adds a minimum asset coverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement), which requires that the ratio of the value of the Company’s eligible assets to the amount of its outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement is no less than 1.50 to 1.00, (iii) reduces the maximum capitalization ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) from 50% to 45%, and (iv) increases the applicable interest margin on current borrowings by 75 basis points and the current commitment fee by 5 basis points. In connection with the Amendment, the Company also entered into a Security Agreement dated as of January 20, 2016 (the “Security Agreement”) pursuant to which it granted the lenders under the Credit Agreement customary security interests in substantially all of the Company’s U.S. assets and in approximately 65% of the equity interests of the Company’s first-tier foreign subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants in the credit facility. Total commitments under the amended credit facility remain at $750 million (provided that borrowings above 75% of such commitments are conditioned upon compliance with a minimum fixed charge ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement)). The amended credit facility continues to include the $250 million accordion feature and still expires on April 18, 2019. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had borrowed $145 million against its senior secured revolving credit facility. was not obligated to pay back the borrowing against the senior secured revolving credit facility until the expiration date of April 18, 2019, as such the outstanding borrowing is classified as long term.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	5. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (134 ) Other comprehensive income 12 Balance at September 30, 2016 $ (122 ) The Company’s reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. A majority of the Company’s international entities in which there is a substantial investment have the local currency as their functional currency. As a result, foreign currency translation adjustments resulting from the process of translating the entities’ financial statements into the reporting currency are reported in other comprehensive income (loss) in accordance with ASC Topic 830 “ Foreign Currency Matters

Business Segments

Business Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segments	6. Business Segments Operating results by reportable segment are as follows (in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Revenue: United States $ 372 $ 497 $ 1,066 $ 1,594 Canada 67 94 185 299 International 81 162 318 473 Total revenue $ 520 $ 753 $ 1,569 $ 2,366 Operating profit (loss): United States $ (46 ) $ (294 ) $ (149 ) $ (329 ) Canada (2 ) 2 (16 ) — International (5 ) 1 (10 ) 3 Total operating profit (loss) $ (53 ) $ (291 ) $ (175 ) $ (326 ) Operating profit (loss) % of revenue: United States (12.4 %) (59.2 %) (14.0 %) (20.6 %) Canada (3.0 %) 2.1 % (8.6 %) 0.0 % International (6.2 %) 0.6 % (3.1 %) 0.6 % Total operating profit (loss) % (10.2 %) (38.6 %) (11.2 %) (13.8 %)

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	7. Income Taxes In connection with the Separation, the Company and NOV entered into a Tax Matters Agreement, dated as of May 29, 2014 (the “Tax Matters Agreement”). The Tax Matters Agreement sets forth the Company and NOV’s rights and obligations related to the allocation of federal, state, local and foreign taxes for periods before and after the Spin-Off, as well as taxes attributable to the Spin-Off, and related matters such as the filing of tax returns and the conduct of IRS and other audits. Pursuant to the Tax Matters Agreement, NOV has prepared and filed the consolidated federal income tax return, and any other tax returns that include both NOV and the Company for all the liability periods ended on or prior to May 30, 2014. The income tax provision (benefit) for periods prior to the Separation has been computed as if NOW were a stand-alone company. NOV will indemnify and hold harmless the Company for any income tax liability for periods before the Separation date. The Company will prepare and file all tax returns that include solely the Company for all taxable periods ending after that date. Settlements of tax payments between NOV and the Company were generally treated as contributions from or distributions to NOV in periods prior to the Separation date. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was (0.2%) and 10.3%, compared to 22.8% and 23.7% for the same periods in 2015. Compared to the U.S. statutory rate, the effective tax rate was impacted by recurring items, such as lower tax rates on income earned in foreign jurisdictions that is permanently reinvested, offset by nondeductible expenses, state income taxes and the change in valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets. Due to the continuing uncertainty in our industry and thus our outlook, the Company has adopted the method of recording income taxes on a year-to-date effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. The Company will evaluate its use of this method each quarter until such time as a return to the annualized estimated effective tax rate method is deemed appropriate. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company acquired Power Service (see Note 13 “Acquisitions”) and recorded a deferred tax liability of $19 million related to basis differences between U.S. GAAP and U.S. Tax associated with the acquisition and step-up to fair value of certain assets, primarily intangible assets. The step up in basis resulted in higher future taxable temporary differences and a corresponding reduction in the valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets in the U.S. At the Company’s discretion, the Company has the option to make a future election under Internal Revenue Code Section 338(h)(10) to treat the Power Service acquisition as an asset acquisition for U.S. tax purposes. The Company is working with the former shareholders of Power Service to determine the feasibility of making this election. If the Company ultimately decides to make the election, its tax basis in the intangibles will be stepped-up to fair value and, as a result, the Company’s deferred tax balance would change. At such time, the Company will reassess the need for a valuation allowance and reflect the tax implications in the period of change. To the extent penalties and interest would be assessed on any underpayment of income tax, such accrued amounts have been classified as a component of income tax provision (benefit) in the financial statements consistent with the Company’s policy. The Company is subject to taxation in the United States, various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company has significant operations in the United States, Canada and, to a lesser extent, in various other international jurisdictions. Tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions vary by legal entity, but are generally open in the U.S. for the tax years ending after 2012 and outside the U.S. for the tax years ending after 2010. The Company is indemnified for any income tax exposures related to the periods prior to the Separation under the Tax Matters Agreement with NOV.

Loss Per Share ("EPS")

Loss Per Share ("EPS")	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Loss Per Share ("EPS")	8. Loss Per Share (“EPS”) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, 7,430,510 and 7,264,566, 6,509,775 and 6,540,227 respectively, Basic and diluted loss per share follows (in millions, except share data) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Numerator for basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to the Company's stockholders: Net loss attributable to the Company's stockholders (1) $ (56 ) $ (224 ) $ (163 ) $ (253 ) Denominator for basic loss per share attributable to the Company's stockholders: Weighted average common shares outstanding 107,473,952 107,188,092 107,396,681 107,160,921 Effect of dilutive securities: Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation — — — — Denominator for diluted loss per share attributable to the Company's stockholders 107,473,952 107,188,092 107,396,681 107,160,921 Loss per share attributable to the Company's stockholders: Basic $ (0.53 ) $ (2.09 ) $ (1.52 ) $ (2.36 ) Diluted $ (0.53 ) $ (2.09 ) $ (1.52 ) $ (2.36 ) (1)

Stock-based Compensation and Ou

Stock-based Compensation and Outstanding Awards	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Stock-based Compensation and Outstanding Awards	9. Stock-based Compensation and Outstanding Awards The Company has a stock-based compensation plan known as the NOW Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). Under the Plan, the Company’s employees are eligible to be granted stock options, restricted stock awards (“RSAs”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”), and performance stock awards (“PSAs”). For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company granted 952,200 stock options with a weighted average fair value of $5.23 per share and 285,446 shares of RSAs and RSUs with a weighted average fair value of $14.53 per share. In addition, the Company granted PSAs to senior management employees with potential payouts varying from zero to 318,722 shares. These options vest over a three-year period from the grant date on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in-substance, multiple awards. The RSAs and RSUs vest on the first and the third anniversary of the date of grant. The PSAs can be earned based on performance against established metrics over a three-year performance period. The PSAs are divided into three equal, independent parts that are subject to three separate performance metrics: (i) one-third of the PSAs have a Total Shareholder Return (TSR) metric, (ii) one-third of the PSAs have an EBITDA metric, and (iii) one-third of the PSAs have a Working Capital (WC) metric. Performance against the TSR metric is determined by comparing the performance of the Company’s TSR with the TSR performance of designated peer companies for the three-year performance period. Performance against the EBITDA metric is determined by comparing the performance of the Company’s actual EBITDA average for each of the three-years of the performance period against the EBITDA metrics set by the Company’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Performance against the WC metric is determined by comparing the performance of the Company’s actual WC average for each of the three-years of the performance period against the WC metrics set by the Company’s Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Stock-based compensation expense totaled $5 million and $17 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, and $7 million and $20 million for the same periods in 2015, respectively.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	10. Commitments and Contingencies The Company is involved in various claims, regulatory agency audits and pending or threatened legal actions involving a variety of matters. As of September 30, 2016, the Company has recorded an immaterial amount for contingent liabilities representing all contingencies believed to be probable. The Company has also assessed the potential for additional losses above the amounts accrued as well as potential losses for matters that are not probable, but are reasonably possible. The total potential loss on these matters cannot be determined; however, in the Company’s opinion, any ultimate liability, to the extent not otherwise recorded or accrued for, will not materially affect the Company’s financial position, cash flow or results of operations. These estimated liabilities are based on the Company’s assessment of the nature of these matters, their progress toward resolution, the advice of legal counsel and outside experts as well as management’s intention and experience. The Company’s business is affected both directly and indirectly by governmental laws and regulations relating to the oilfield service industry in general, as well as by environmental and safety regulations that specifically apply to the Company’s business. Although the Company has not incurred material costs in connection with its compliance with such laws, there can be no assurance that other developments, such as new environmental laws, regulations and enforcement policies hereunder may not result in additional, presently unquantifiable, costs or liabilities to the Company. The Company does not accrue for contingent losses that, in its judgment, are considered to be reasonably possible, but not probable. Estimating reasonably possible losses also requires the analysis of multiple possible outcomes that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties. NOW’s management currently estimates a range of loss for reasonably possible losses for which an estimate can be made is between zero and $18 million in the international segment primarily attributable to accounts receivable with one customer. The Company has accrued its best estimate for loss as of September 30, 2016. Factors underlying this estimated range of loss may change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from this estimate. In connection with one of the Company’s acquisitions in 2015, the Company agreed to make contingent consideration payments of up to $6 million upon the attainment of certain profitability milestones through February 2018. As of September 30, 2016, the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration of less than $1 million is included in other long-term liabilities. The Company maintains credit arrangements with several banks providing for short-term borrowing capacity, overdraft protection and other bonding requirements. As of September 30, 2016, these credit ar rangements totaled approximately $53 million, of which the Company was contingently liable for approximately $11 million of outstanding standby letters of credit, including bid and performance related bonds and surety bonds. The Company does not believe

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	11. Related Party Transactions In connection with the Spin-Off, the Company and NOV entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement, Tax Matters Agreement, and Employee Matters Agreement each dated May 29, 2014. The Separation and Distribution Agreement contains the key provisions related to the separation from NOV and the distribution of the Company’s common stock to NOV shareholders. The Separation and Distribution Agreement separated the assets related to the Company’s business from NOV, along with liabilities related to such assets, which now reside with the Company. In general, the Company agrees to indemnify NOV from liabilities arising from the Company’s business and assets, and NOV agrees to indemnify the Company from liabilities arising from NOV’s business and assets (that remained with NOV), except as otherwise provided in such agreement. The Tax Matters Agreement governs the respective rights, responsibilities and obligations of each party with respect to taxes and tax benefits, the filing of tax returns, the control of audits, restrictions to preserve the tax-free status of the Spin-Off and other tax matters. The Employee Matters Agreement governs the Company and NOV’s compensation and employee benefit obligations with respect to current and former employees of each company, and generally allocates liabilities and responsibilities relating to employee compensation and benefit plans and programs. Such agreement also provides the adjustment mechanisms to be applied as a result of the Spin-Off to convert outstanding NOV equity awards held by Company employees to Company awards.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	12. Derivative Financial Instruments The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed by using derivative instruments is foreign currency exchange rate risk. The Company has entered into certain financial derivative instruments to manage this risk. The derivative financial instruments the Company has entered into are forward exchange contracts which have terms of less than one year to economically hedge foreign currency exchange rate risk on recognized nonfunctional currency monetary accounts. The purpose of the Company’s foreign currency economic hedging activities is to economically hedge the Company’s risk from changes in the fair value of non-functional currency denominated monetary accounts. The Company records all derivative financial instruments at their fair value in its consolidated balance sheets. None of the derivative financial instruments that the Company holds are designated as either a fair value hedge or cash flow hedge and the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is recorded in earnings The Company has determined that the fair value of its derivative financial instruments are computed using level 2 inputs (inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability) in the fair value hierarchy as the fair value is based on publicly available foreign exchange rates at each financial reporting date. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the fair value of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts totaled an asset of less than $1 million and less than $3 million, respectively, and is included in other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and a liability of less than $1 million and $2 million, respectively, and is included in other current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded losses of approximately $5 million and less than $1 million, respectively, related to the changes in fair value. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, the Company recorded gains of $7 million and less than $1 million, respectively, related to changes in fair value. All gains and losses recorded are included in other income in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The notional principal associated with those contracts as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 was $77 million and $187 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2016, the Company’s financial instruments do not contain any credit-risk-related or other contingent features that could cause accelerated payments when the Company’s financial instruments are in net liability positions. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	13. Acquisitions On June 1, 2016, the Company acquired Power Service, Inc., Industrial Tool & Repair, Inc. and Power Transportation LLC (collectively, “Power Service”) for a purchase price consideration of $176 million. The purchase price was comprised of $182 million of cash paid and $6 million of working capital adjustments. Power Service is known as a premier one-stop shop for modularized well hook-ups. This acquisition primarily expands NOW’s market in the Western United States. The Company has included the financial results of the acquisition in its consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. The Company completed its preliminary valuations as of the applicable acquisition date of the acquired net assets and recognized goodwill of $129 million and intangible assets of $46 million which is subject to change. The Company has the option to make a future election under Internal Revenue Code Section 338(h)(10) to treat the Power Service acquisition as an asset acquisition for U.S. tax purposes (see Note 7 “Income Taxes”). If the Company ultimately decides to make the election, its estimates of fair value for intangibles and goodwill will change to allocate the purchase price to reflect the effect of the election. As of September 30, 2016, the Company has recorded measurement period adjustments which include a $2 million increase in Current Assets and a $1 million increase in Current Liabilities. With the completion of the Power Service acquisition and the related changes in the management structure, the Company established a new reporting unit, U.S. Process Solutions, under the United States reportable segment. The U.S. Process Solutions reporting unit primarily consists of the Power Service business and the Odessa Pumps business (formerly a U.S. Energy component with zero goodwill value). The U.S. Process Solutions reporting unit has a goodwill balance of $129 million, as a result of the fair value measurement of the net assets acquired in the Power Service acquisition. A qualitative assessment of the carrying value of goodwill was performed, which included evaluation of factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance and reporting unit factors, among others. The Company concluded that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of this reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The Purchase Agreement with Power Service contains non-compete agreements with certain employees. The Company identified these agreements as a separate transaction and recognized a non-compete intangible asset of $7 million with a two-year life. Amortization expense recognized for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was approximately $1 million. The Company has not presented supplemental pro forma information because the acquired operations would not have materially impacted the Company’s consolidated operating results. Following is the purchase price allocation detail ( in millions As of September 30, 2016 Net purchase price 176 Fair value of net assets acquired: Current assets other than cash 28 Property, plant and equipment 12 Trade names (estimated useful lives of 20 years) 21 Customer relationships (estimated useful lives of 10 years) 25 Current liabilities (20 ) Deferred tax liabilities, net (19 ) Total fair value of net assets acquired 47 Goodwill (1) $ 129 (1) In connection with the acquisition, the Company entered into leases with the former owner primarily for premises utilized by the acquired entities in the performance of their operations. Most of these leases are renewable at our option and contain clauses for payment of real estate taxes, maintenance, insurance and certain other operating expenses of the properties. Rent expense attributable to the related party was less than $1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Organization and Basis of Pre20

Organization and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations NOW Inc. (“NOW” or the “Company”) is a holding company headquartered in Houston, Texas that was incorporated in Delaware on November 22, 2013. NOW operates primarily under the DistributionNOW and Wilson Export brands. NOW is a global distributor of energy products as well as products for industrial applications through its locations in the U.S., Canada and internationally which are geographically positioned to serve the energy and industrial markets in over 90 countries. NOW’s energy product offerings are used in the oil and gas industry including upstream drilling and completion, exploration and production, midstream infrastructure development and downstream petroleum refining – as well as in other industries, such as chemical processing, power generation and industrial manufacturing operations. The industrial distribution portion of NOW’s business targets a diverse range of manufacturing and facilities across numerous industries and end markets. NOW also provides supply chain management to drilling contractors, E&P operators, midstream operators, downstream energy and industrial manufacturing companies. NOW’s supplier network consists of thousands of vendors in approximately 40 countries.
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. The unaudited consolidated financial information included in this report has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and Article 10 of SEC Regulation S-X. The principles for interim financial information do not require the inclusion of all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, all of which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
The Separation	The Separation On May 1, 2014, the National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (“NOV”) Board of Directors approved the Spin-Off (the “Spin-Off” or “Separation”) of its distribution business into an independent, publicly traded company named NOW Inc. In accordance with a separation and distribution agreement, the two companies were separated by NOV distributing to its stockholders 107,053,031 shares of common stock of the Company after the market closed on May 30, 2014. Each NOV stockholder received one share of NOW common stock for every four shares of NOV common stock held at the close of business on the record date of May 22, 2014 and not sold prior to close of business on May 30, 2014. Fractional shares of NOW common stock were not distributed and any fractional shares of NOW common stock otherwise issuable to a NOV stockholder were sold in the open market on such stockholder’s behalf, and such stockholder received a cash payment with respect to that fractional share. In conjunction with the Spin-Off, NOV received an opinion from its legal counsel to the effect that, based on certain facts, assumptions, representations and undertakings, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the distribution of NOW common stock and certain related transactions generally was not taxable to NOV or U.S. holders of NOV common stock, except in respect to cash received in lieu of fractional shares, which generally will be taxable to such holders as a capital gain. Following the Spin-Off, NOW became an independent, publicly traded company as NOV had no ownership interest in NOW. Each company has separate public ownership, boards of directors and management. A Registration Statement on Form 10, as amended, relating to the Spin-Off was filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and was declared effective on May 13, 2014. On June 2, 2014, NOW stock began trading the “regular-way” on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “DNOW”.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported and contingent amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassification	Reclassification Certain amounts in the prior periods presented have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statement presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on previously reported operating loss, loss before income taxes or net loss.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and payables approximated fair value because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments. Cash equivalents include only those investments having a maturity date of three months or less at the time of purchase. See Note 12 “Derivative Financial Instruments” for the fair value of derivative financial instruments.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers . Revenue Recognition Property, Plant, and Equipment Intangibles—Goodwill and Other Revenue from Contracts with Customers Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments

Property, Plant and Equipment21

Property, Plant and Equipment, net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consist of (in millions): Estimated Useful Lives September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Information technology assets 1-7 Years $ 49 $ 48 Operating equipment 2-15 Years 93 84 Buildings and land (1) 5-35 Years 97 98 Construction in progress 1 — Total property, plant and equipment 240 230 Less: accumulated depreciation (87 ) (65 ) Property, plant and equipment, net $ 153 $ 165 (1)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)

Accrued Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Summary of Accrued Liabilities	Accrued liabilities consist of (in millions): September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015 Compensation and other related expenses $ 28 $ 26 Customer credits and prepayments 21 21 Taxes (non income) 14 18 Other 32 29 Total $ 95 $ 94

Accumulated Other Comprehensi23

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Equity [Abstract]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Balance at December 31, 2015 $ (134 ) Other comprehensive income 12 Balance at September 30, 2016 $ (122 )

Business Segments (Tables)

Business Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Summary of Operating Results by Reportable Segment	Operating results by reportable segment are as follows (in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Revenue: United States $ 372 $ 497 $ 1,066 $ 1,594 Canada 67 94 185 299 International 81 162 318 473 Total revenue $ 520 $ 753 $ 1,569 $ 2,366 Operating profit (loss): United States $ (46 ) $ (294 ) $ (149 ) $ (329 ) Canada (2 ) 2 (16 ) — International (5 ) 1 (10 ) 3 Total operating profit (loss) $ (53 ) $ (291 ) $ (175 ) $ (326 ) Operating profit (loss) % of revenue: United States (12.4 %) (59.2 %) (14.0 %) (20.6 %) Canada (3.0 %) 2.1 % (8.6 %) 0.0 % International (6.2 %) 0.6 % (3.1 %) 0.6 % Total operating profit (loss) % (10.2 %) (38.6 %) (11.2 %) (13.8 %)

Loss Per Share ("EPS") (Tables)

Loss Per Share ("EPS") (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share	For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, 7,430,510 and 7,264,566, 6,509,775 and 6,540,227 respectively, Basic and diluted loss per share follows (in millions, except share data) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 2015 2016 2015 Numerator for basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to the Company's stockholders: Net loss attributable to the Company's stockholders (1) $ (56 ) $ (224 ) $ (163 ) $ (253 ) Denominator for basic loss per share attributable to the Company's stockholders: Weighted average common shares outstanding 107,473,952 107,188,092 107,396,681 107,160,921 Effect of dilutive securities: Dilutive effect of stock-based compensation — — — — Denominator for diluted loss per share attributable to the Company's stockholders 107,473,952 107,188,092 107,396,681 107,160,921 Loss per share attributable to the Company's stockholders: Basic $ (0.53 ) $ (2.09 ) $ (1.52 ) $ (2.36 ) Diluted $ (0.53 ) $ (2.09 ) $ (1.52 ) $ (2.36 ) (1)

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Summary of Purchase Price Allocation	Following is the purchase price allocation detail ( in millions As of September 30, 2016 Net purchase price 176 Fair value of net assets acquired: Current assets other than cash 28 Property, plant and equipment 12 Trade names (estimated useful lives of 20 years) 21 Customer relationships (estimated useful lives of 10 years) 25 Current liabilities (20 ) Deferred tax liabilities, net (19 ) Total fair value of net assets acquired 47 Goodwill (1) $ 129 (1)

Organization and Basis of Pre27

Organization and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	May 30, 2014shares	Nov. 22, 2013GeographicMarketVendorCountry	Sep. 30, 2016shares	Dec. 31, 2015shares
Basis Of Presentation And Organization [Line Items]
Number of geographical area covered | GeographicMarket		90
Number of vendors | Vendor		1,000
Number of countries distribution occur through vendors | Country		40
Common stock, shares outstanding			107,473,952	107,219,138
Separation [Member]
Basis Of Presentation And Organization [Line Items]
Spin-off description			In accordance with a separation and distribution agreement, the two companies were separated by NOV distributing to its stockholders 107,053,031 shares of common stock of the Company after the market closed on May 30, 2014. Each NOV stockholder received one share of NOW common stock for every four shares of NOV common stock held at the close of business on the record date of May 22, 2014 and not sold prior to close of business on May 30, 2014.
Common stock, shares outstanding	107,053,031
Ratio of common stock sharing	4

Property, Plant and Equipment28

Property, Plant and Equipment, net - Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 240	$ 230
Less: accumulated depreciation	(87)	(65)
Property, plant and equipment, net	153	165
Information Technology Assets [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 49	48
Information Technology Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment estimated useful lives	1 year
Information Technology Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment estimated useful lives	7 years
Operating Equipment [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 93	84
Operating Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment estimated useful lives	2 years
Operating Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment estimated useful lives	15 years
Buildings [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment estimated useful lives	5 years
Buildings [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment estimated useful lives	35 years
Buildings and Land [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 97	$ 98
Construction in progress [Member]
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, gross	$ 1

Accrued Liabilities - Summary o

Accrued Liabilities - Summary of Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Compensation and other related expenses	$ 28	$ 26
Customer credits and prepayments	21	21
Taxes (non income)	14	18
Other	32	29
Total	$ 95	$ 94

Debt - Additional Information (

Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 20, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Agreement date		Apr. 18, 2014
Minimum asset coverage ratio	150.00%
Maximum capitalization ratio	45.00%		50.00%
Base rate	0.75%
Percentage increase in commitment fee	0.05%
Percentage of equity in customary security interest	65.00%
Senior secured revolving credit facility commitment		$ 750
Percentage of borrowings in excess subject to minimum fixed charge ratio		75.00%
Accordion		$ 250
Debt		145	$ 108
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt		$ 145

Accumulated Other Comprehensi31

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Summary of Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Beginning balance	$ 1,403
Other comprehensive income	12
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	1,268
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Beginning balance	(134)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, Ending balance	$ (122)

Business Segments - Summary of

Business Segments - Summary of Operating Results by Reportable Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 520	$ 753	$ 1,569	$ 2,366
Operating profit (loss):
Total operating loss	$ (53)	$ (291)	$ (175)	$ (326)
Operating profit (loss) % of revenue:
Total operating loss %	(10.20%)	(38.60%)	(11.20%)	(13.80%)
United States [Member]
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 372	$ 497	$ 1,066	$ 1,594
Operating profit (loss):
Total operating loss	$ (46)	$ (294)	$ (149)	$ (329)
Operating profit (loss) % of revenue:
Total operating loss %	(12.40%)	(59.20%)	(14.00%)	(20.60%)
Canada [Member]
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 67	$ 94	$ 185	$ 299
Operating profit (loss):
Total operating loss	$ (2)	$ 2	$ (16)
Operating profit (loss) % of revenue:
Total operating loss %	(3.00%)	2.10%	(8.60%)	0.00%
International [Member]
Revenue:
Total revenue	$ 81	$ 162	$ 318	$ 473
Operating profit (loss):
Total operating loss	$ (5)	$ 1	$ (10)	$ 3
Operating profit (loss) % of revenue:
Total operating loss %	(6.20%)	0.60%	(3.10%)	0.60%

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	(0.20%)	22.80%	10.30%	23.70%
Deferred tax liability					$ 19

Loss Per Share ("EPS") - Additi

Loss Per Share ("EPS") - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share	7,430,510	6,509,775	7,264,566	6,540,227

Loss Per Share ("EPS") - Comput

Loss Per Share ("EPS") - Computation of Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Numerator for basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to the Company's stockholders:
Net loss attributable to the Company's stockholders	$ (56)	$ (224)	$ (163)	$ (253)
Denominator for basic loss per share attributable to the Company's stockholders:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic	107,473,952	107,188,092	107,396,681	107,160,921
Effect of dilutive securities:
Denominator for diluted loss per share attributable to the Company's stockholders	107,473,952	107,188,092	107,396,681	107,160,921
Basic loss per common share	$ (0.53)	$ (2.09)	$ (1.52)	$ (2.36)
Diluted loss per common share	$ (0.53)	$ (2.09)	$ (1.52)	$ (2.36)

Stock-based Compensation and 36

Stock-based Compensation and Outstanding Awards - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option granted			952,200
Stock option granted, weighted average fair value			$ 5.23
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 5	$ 7	$ 17	$ 20
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based awards, shares granted			285,446
Stock based awards, shares granted, weighted average fair value			$ 14.53
Stock Options [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based awards, vested, number of years			3 years
TSR metric [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance based restricted stock awards goals over performance period			3 years
Performance based restricted stock awards granted in percent			33.33%
EBITDA metric [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance based restricted stock awards goals over performance period			3 years
Performance based restricted stock awards granted in percent			33.33%
Working Capital (WC) metric [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance based restricted stock awards goals over performance period			3 years
Performance based restricted stock awards granted in percent			33.33%
Senior Management Employees [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Performance-base restricted stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based awards, shares granted			0
Senior Management Employees [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Performance-base restricted stock [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock based awards, shares granted			318,722

Commitments and Contingencies -

Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Credit arrangements	$ 53,000,000
Contingent liability	11,000,000
Business Acquisition Acquiree One [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Business acquisition, maximum contingent consideration payments	6,000,000
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Range of reasonably possible losses	0
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Range of reasonably possible losses	18,000,000
Maximum [Member] | Business Acquisition Acquiree One [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Business acquisition, fair value of contingent consideration payments	$ 1,000,000

Derivative Financial Instrume38

Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - Forward Contracts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts	$ (5)	$ 7
Notional principal associated with contracts	77		$ 77		$ 187
Maximum [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts			(1)	$ 1
Prepaid and other current assets [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts	1		1		3
Other current liabilities [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts, liability					$ 2
Other current liabilities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts, liability	$ 1		$ 1

Acquisitions - Additional Infor

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 331	$ 331	$ 205
Power Service [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price consideration	$ 176
Purchase price consideration in cash	182
Business combination consideration working capital adjustment	6
Goodwill	129
Intangible assets	46
Business combination adjustments, increase in current assets			2
Business combination adjustments, increase in current liabilities			1
Power Service [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Former Owner [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Rent expense attributable to related party		1	1
Power Service [Member] | Non-Compete [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 7
Intangible assets amortization period	2 years
Amortization expense		$ 1	$ 1
U.S. Energy [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 0
U.S. Process Solutions [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 129

Acquisitions - Summary of Purch

Acquisitions - Summary of Purchase Price Allocation (Detail) - Power Service [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Jun. 01, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net purchase price	$ 176
Fair value of net assets acquired:
Current assets other than cash	28
Property, plant and equipment	12
Intangible assets		$ 46
Current liabilities	(20)
Deferred tax liabilities, net	(19)
Total fair value of net assets acquired	47
Goodwill	129
Trade Names [Member]
Fair value of net assets acquired:
Intangible assets	21
Customer Relationships [Member]
Fair value of net assets acquired:
Intangible assets	$ 25

Acquisitions - Summary of Pur41

Acquisitions - Summary of Purchase Price Allocation (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Trade Names [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	20 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	10 years