Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218MFGUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
2,485,547.00
Year-over-Year Change
10.89%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the cumulative depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for U.S. manufacturing corporations over time. It provides critical insight into capital investment, asset aging, and the long-term financial health 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 a company's tangible and intangible assets over their useful life. Economists use this metric to assess capital expenditure patterns, investment strategies, and the overall technological renewal of manufacturing infrastructure.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by manufacturing corporations, aggregated and analyzed by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to understand industrial capital investment cycles and potential productivity improvements.
Key Facts
- Reflects cumulative asset value reduction for U.S. manufacturing corporations
- Indicates long-term capital investment and asset replacement strategies
- Provides insights into technological renewal and industrial infrastructure
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation indicate?
A: Accumulated depreciation shows the total decrease in value of a company's assets over time, reflecting wear, obsolescence, and systematic allocation of asset costs.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a current snapshot of manufacturing corporations' asset valuations.
Q: Why is accumulated depreciation important for investors?
A: It helps investors understand a company's capital investment strategies, asset management, and potential future capital expenditure requirements.
Q: How does this trend relate to economic productivity?
A: Higher accumulated depreciation can indicate ongoing technological renewal and investment in more efficient manufacturing equipment.
Q: What are the limitations of this metric?
A: The data represents aggregate trends and may not capture individual company variations or sector-specific nuances in asset valuation.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Manufacturing: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218MFGUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025