Method · 6 min

Data gaps are information too

Why undisclosed, unavailable, and not meaningful are distinct states.

6 minute readMethod-led

Preserve the reason

A missing value may reflect a lawful exemption, sparse filing, unavailable source, unknown taxonomy mapping, or a calculation that is not meaningful. Each reason requires different customer copy and follow-up.

Progressive disclosure

Routine values do not need status badges. Explain absence where it affects the analysis, and provide technical details on demand.