Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Beverage and Tobacco Products: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218312USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
65,234.00
Year-over-Year Change
21.74%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization for U.S. beverage and tobacco product corporations, providing insights into capital investment and asset aging. It helps economists understand the long-term capital expenditure and asset management strategies within these specific industry sectors.
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
The metric represents the cumulative reduction in value of corporate assets over time for beverage and tobacco companies, reflecting their capital infrastructure and investment cycles. Economists use this data to assess industry capital intensity, investment patterns, and potential productivity trends.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations in the beverage and tobacco product manufacturing sectors, compiled and standardized by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used in macroeconomic analysis to understand industrial capital investment, sector-specific economic health, and potential indicators of future production capacity.
Key Facts
- Measures cumulative asset value reduction for beverage and tobacco corporations
- Provides insights into long-term capital investment strategies
- Reflects industry-specific asset management and infrastructure development
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation indicate?
A: Accumulated depreciation shows the total decrease in value of a company's assets over time, reflecting wear, obsolescence, and usage of capital equipment.
Q: Why is this metric important for investors?
A: It helps investors understand a company's capital investment patterns, asset management efficiency, and potential future capital expenditure needs.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of corporate asset valuation in the beverage and tobacco sectors.
Q: Can this metric predict industry trends?
A: While not a direct predictor, consistent trends in depreciation can signal changes in industry investment, technological upgrades, and potential economic shifts.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The metric only captures accounting-based asset valuation and does not directly reflect market value or future earning potential of corporate assets.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Beverage and Tobacco Products: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218312USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025