Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Retail Trade: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218OTRUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
235,172.00
Year-over-Year Change
-10.17%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 1/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks the cumulative depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses for all other retail trade corporations in the United States. It provides critical insights into how businesses account for asset value reduction and investment strategies over time.
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 assets through wear, age, and obsolescence. Economists use this metric to assess capital investment, business reinvestment patterns, and overall sector financial health in the retail trade industry.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by corporations, aggregating depreciation expenses across all other retail trade businesses.
Historical Context
This trend helps policymakers and investors understand capital expenditure trends, investment cycles, and long-term financial strategies in the retail sector.
Key Facts
- Tracks cumulative asset value reduction for non-specialized retail corporations
- Provides insights into long-term capital investment strategies
- Reflects ongoing asset maintenance and replacement cycles
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation indicate?
A: Accumulated depreciation shows the total reduction in value of a company's assets over time. It represents the cumulative wear, aging, and obsolescence of business assets.
Q: Why is this metric important for investors?
A: It helps investors understand a company's capital investment strategies and asset management. The trend reveals how businesses maintain and replace their productive assets.
Q: How is depreciation calculated?
A: Depreciation is typically calculated using methods like straight-line, declining balance, or units of production, depending on the asset type and industry standards.
Q: How does this data impact economic policy?
A: Policymakers use this information to assess business investment cycles, sector health, and potential economic stimulus or tax incentive strategies.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: The data is typically updated quarterly, providing a consistent snapshot of depreciation trends in the retail trade sector.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: All Other Retail Trade: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [QFR218OTRUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025