Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Chemicals: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218CHEUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
419,378.00
Year-over-Year Change
13.57%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization for U.S. chemical corporations, providing insight into capital investment and asset aging. It serves as a critical indicator of industrial infrastructure investment and long-term capital management strategies.
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 systematic allocation of asset costs. Economists use this metric to assess capital expenditure patterns, investment health, and potential productivity in the chemical manufacturing sector.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. chemical corporations, aggregated and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This trend helps policymakers and investors understand capital investment cycles, technological reinvestment, and long-term economic sustainability in the chemical manufacturing industry.
Key Facts
- Tracks cumulative asset value reduction for U.S. chemical corporations
- Provides insights into long-term capital investment strategies
- Reflects technological infrastructure and asset management practices
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation indicate?
A: Accumulated depreciation shows the total decrease in value of a company's fixed assets over time, reflecting asset aging and systematic cost allocation.
Q: Why is this metric important for the chemical industry?
A: It helps assess capital investment health, technological reinvestment, and long-term economic sustainability of chemical manufacturing corporations.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Data is gathered through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. chemical corporations and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Q: How do investors use this information?
A: Investors analyze this trend to understand a company's capital management, asset renewal strategies, and potential future investment needs.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent and current view of the chemical industry's asset depreciation trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Chemicals: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218CHEUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025