Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Durable Manufacturing: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218DURUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,162,780.00
Year-over-Year Change
10.59%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization for all durable manufacturing corporations in the United States. It provides critical insight into the long-term capital investment and asset aging of the manufacturing 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 fixed assets over time, reflecting the wear and tear of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure. Economists use this metric to assess capital investment strategies, industrial productivity, and potential future reinvestment needs.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. durable manufacturing corporations, aggregating the cumulative depreciation of tangible and intangible assets.
Historical Context
This indicator helps policymakers and investors understand industrial capital expenditure trends, technological reinvestment cycles, and potential economic productivity signals.
Key Facts
- Tracks cumulative asset value reduction in durable manufacturing
- Provides insights into long-term capital investment strategies
- Reflects technological aging and reinvestment potential
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation indicate?
A: Accumulated depreciation shows the total reduction in value of manufacturing assets over time, reflecting equipment aging and wear.
Q: Why is this metric important for economists?
A: It helps assess industrial productivity, capital investment strategies, and potential future reinvestment needs in the manufacturing sector.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Data is gathered through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. durable manufacturing corporations, tracking asset value reductions.
Q: What can businesses learn from this trend?
A: Companies can benchmark their asset depreciation against industry standards and make informed decisions about equipment replacement and capital investment.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of manufacturing asset depreciation trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Durable Manufacturing: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218DURUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025