Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wood Products: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment

QFR102321USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

936.00

Year-over-Year Change

7.46%

Date Range

10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025

Summary

This economic indicator tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. wood products corporations' property, plant, and equipment. It provides critical insights into capital investment, asset management, and sector-specific financial health.

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 trend represents the systematic allocation of asset costs over their useful economic life in the wood products industry. Economists use this metric to assess capital expenditure patterns, investment strategies, and potential productivity improvements.

Methodology

Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by wood products corporations and compiled by federal economic research agencies.

Historical Context

This indicator helps policymakers and investors understand capital investment trends, technological upgrades, and long-term economic sustainability in the wood products manufacturing sector.

Key Facts

  • Measures systematic allocation of asset costs in wood products industry
  • Reflects capital investment and technological upgrade strategies
  • Provides insights into sector-specific financial health and productivity

FAQs

Q: What does this economic indicator measure?

A: It tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for property, plant, and equipment in U.S. wood products corporations.

Q: Why is this indicator important?

A: It helps understand capital investment patterns, technological upgrades, and financial strategies in the wood products manufacturing sector.

Q: How is the data collected?

A: Data is gathered through quarterly financial reports submitted by wood products corporations and compiled by federal economic research agencies.

Q: How do policymakers use this information?

A: Policymakers analyze this trend to assess industrial investment, economic sustainability, and potential sector-specific economic interventions.

Q: What are the limitations of this indicator?

A: The data represents a specific industry subsector and may not fully reflect broader economic trends or individual corporate performance.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Wood Products: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102321USNO], retrieved from FRED.

Last Checked: 8/1/2025