Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Chemicals: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102CHEUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
10,098.00
Year-over-Year Change
6.97%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. corporations in the chemicals sector, providing insight into capital investment and asset management. It reflects how companies account for the gradual reduction in value of their physical and intangible assets over time.
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 the cost of tangible and intangible assets across their useful economic life in the chemicals industry. Economists use this data to understand capital expenditure patterns, investment strategies, and the overall financial health of corporate assets in this critical manufacturing sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. chemical corporations, aggregating depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses across the industry.
Historical Context
This trend is used by financial analysts, policymakers, and investors to assess capital investment trends, industrial productivity, and potential economic performance in the chemicals manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks systematic allocation of asset costs in U.S. chemical corporations
- Provides insights into long-term capital investment strategies
- Reflects the economic wear and tear of industrial assets
FAQs
Q: What does depreciation mean in this context?
A: Depreciation represents the gradual reduction in the monetary value of tangible assets like machinery and equipment over their useful economic life in the chemicals industry.
Q: Why is this trend important for investors?
A: Investors use this data to understand a company's capital investment strategies, asset management efficiency, and potential future capital expenditure requirements.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of depreciation trends in the U.S. chemicals sector.
Q: What can high depreciation expenses indicate?
A: High depreciation expenses might suggest significant recent capital investments or the use of assets with shorter useful lives in the chemicals industry.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: The data represents aggregate industry trends and may not capture individual company variations or specific technological investments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Chemicals: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102CHEUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025