Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102311USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4,236.00
Year-over-Year Change
4.08%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. food corporations' property, plant, and equipment. It provides critical insight into capital investment and asset management strategies within the food manufacturing sector.
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 systematic allocation of costs for tangible and intangible assets over their useful economic life in the food industry. Economists use this data to assess capital expenditure patterns, investment efficiency, and potential productivity trends.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. food corporations and compiled by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend helps policymakers and investors understand capital investment dynamics, technological upgrades, and long-term strategic planning in the food manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Measures systematic cost allocation for food industry assets
- Indicates capital investment and technological upgrade strategies
- Provides insights into long-term economic productivity in food manufacturing
FAQs
Q: What does this economic indicator measure?
A: It tracks how U.S. food corporations allocate and expense the costs of their property, plant, and equipment over time.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: It reveals how food companies manage capital assets and invest in infrastructure, which can signal future growth potential.
Q: How is depreciation calculated in this dataset?
A: Depreciation is calculated using standardized accounting methods that systematically distribute an asset's cost over its estimated useful life.
Q: How can policymakers use this information?
A: Policymakers can assess industrial investment trends, potential productivity improvements, and economic health in the food manufacturing sector.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of capital investment in the food industry.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102311USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025