Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Fabricated Metal Products: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218332USNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
69,857.00
Year-over-Year Change
-29.75%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization for U.S. corporations in the fabricated metal products sector. It provides critical insights into capital investment, asset aging, and long-term financial health of manufacturing infrastructure.
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 company's fixed assets over time, reflecting wear, obsolescence, and economic consumption. Economists use this metric to assess industrial capital investment, productivity trends, and potential future capital expenditure requirements.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic research agencies.
Historical Context
This trend helps policymakers and investors understand industrial capital investment cycles, technological reinvestment patterns, and sectoral economic resilience.
Key Facts
- Tracks cumulative asset value reduction in fabricated metal products sector
- Provides insights into long-term industrial infrastructure investment
- Reflects technological change and capital asset lifecycle
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation indicate?
A: Accumulated depreciation shows the total decrease in value of fixed assets over time, reflecting asset aging and economic consumption.
Q: Why is this metric important for economists?
A: It helps assess industrial investment cycles, capital replacement needs, and overall sector economic health.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly through corporate financial reporting mechanisms.
Q: What industries does this trend cover?
A: This specific trend focuses on the fabricated metal products manufacturing sector in the United States.
Q: Can this data predict future economic trends?
A: While not predictive on its own, it provides valuable signals about industrial investment patterns and potential economic shifts.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Fabricated Metal Products: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218332USNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025