Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218311USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
166,438.00
Year-over-Year Change
0.25%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization for U.S. food corporations, providing insight into capital investment and asset aging in the food industry. It helps economists understand long-term capital expenditure strategies and asset management within this critical 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
Accumulated depreciation represents the total reduction in value of a corporation's fixed assets over time, reflecting wear, obsolescence, and systematic allocation of asset costs. For food corporations, this metric reveals investment patterns, capital intensity, and potential reinvestment needs in production infrastructure.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. food corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to assess capital investment health, productivity, and long-term economic performance in the food manufacturing sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks cumulative asset value reduction for U.S. food corporations
- Provides insights into long-term capital investment strategies
- Helps assess industry infrastructure and reinvestment potential
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation indicate?
A: Accumulated depreciation shows the total reduction in value of a corporation's fixed assets over time, reflecting asset aging and systematic cost allocation.
Q: Why is this metric important for the food industry?
A: It reveals capital investment patterns, infrastructure health, and potential reinvestment needs in food manufacturing facilities.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly through financial reports submitted by U.S. food corporations.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze this trend to assess a company's capital management, asset efficiency, and long-term financial strategy.
Q: What are the limitations of this metric?
A: While informative, accumulated depreciation is an accounting measure and doesn't directly reflect current market value or future earning potential.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Food: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218311USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025