Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102MFGUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
61,193.00
Year-over-Year Change
9.75%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
Measures depreciation and asset amortization for U.S. manufacturing corporations. Critical for understanding capital investment and asset management strategies.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This quarterly metric tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization of property, plant, and equipment in manufacturing. Reveals corporate capital investment patterns.
Methodology
Collected through standardized quarterly financial reporting for manufacturing corporations.
Historical Context
Used by economists and analysts to assess manufacturing sector capital expenditure trends.
Key Facts
- Quarterly reporting of manufacturing asset depreciation
- Indicates corporate investment in physical infrastructure
- Reflects long-term capital management strategies
FAQs
Q: What does depreciation in this context mean?
A: Tracks the reduction in value of manufacturing assets over time. Reflects ongoing capital investment and equipment maintenance.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Updated quarterly through comprehensive manufacturing corporate financial surveys.
Q: Why is manufacturing depreciation important?
A: Indicates industrial investment cycles and corporate capital management strategies. Helps predict economic trends.
Q: How do economists use this data?
A: Analyze manufacturing sector investment patterns and assess overall industrial economic health and potential growth.
Q: What are the data's potential limitations?
A: Represents aggregate manufacturing data. Individual corporate variations may not be fully captured in quarterly reports.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment (QFR102MFGUSNO), retrieved from FRED.