Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Transportation Equipment: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR102TRAUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
7,024.00
Year-over-Year Change
-3.34%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. transportation equipment corporations, providing insight into capital investment and asset management. It reveals how companies in the transportation sector account for the declining value of their physical 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 transportation equipment sector. Economists use this data to understand capital expenditure patterns, investment strategies, and the overall financial health of transportation equipment companies.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by transportation equipment corporations, aggregated and analyzed by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is critical for assessing industrial capital investment, economic productivity, and potential infrastructure development in the transportation sector.
Key Facts
- Measures systematic reduction in value of transportation equipment assets
- Provides insights into corporate investment and asset management strategies
- Reflects long-term financial planning in the transportation sector
FAQs
Q: What does depreciation mean in this context?
A: Depreciation represents the gradual reduction in the monetary value of physical assets due to wear, age, and obsolescence. For transportation equipment, this includes vehicles, machinery, and infrastructure.
Q: Why is this metric important for investors?
A: Investors use this data to assess a company's capital investment strategy, financial health, and potential for future growth in the transportation equipment sector.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is typically updated every quarter, providing a consistent snapshot of depreciation trends in the transportation equipment industry.
Q: What industries are typically included in this report?
A: The report covers corporations involved in manufacturing, maintaining, and servicing transportation equipment, including automotive, aerospace, and rail transportation sectors.
Q: What are the limitations of this data?
A: The data represents aggregate corporate reporting and may not capture individual company nuances or immediate market changes. It provides a broad, historical perspective on asset valuation.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Transportation Equipment: Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization of Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR102TRAUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025