Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Transportation Equipment: Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
QFR218TRAUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
308,947.00
Year-over-Year Change
13.92%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
Tracks accumulated depreciation for U.S. transportation equipment corporations. Provides critical insight into capital asset valuation and industry investment 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
Measures the cumulative reduction in value of transportation equipment assets over time. Helps economists understand capital expenditure and industry asset management.
Methodology
Calculated through quarterly corporate financial reporting and asset depreciation schedules.
Historical Context
Used by investors and analysts to assess transportation sector capital investment trends.
Key Facts
- Reflects long-term capital asset valuation
- Indicates transportation sector investment health
- Quarterly reporting provides current economic insights
FAQs
Q: What does accumulated depreciation mean?
A: Total reduction in value of transportation equipment assets over time. Represents wear, obsolescence, and asset aging.
Q: Why is this financial metric important?
A: Helps investors and analysts understand corporate asset management and investment strategies in transportation sector.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Reported quarterly through corporate financial statements. Provides current economic insights.
Q: What impacts transportation equipment depreciation?
A: Technological changes, usage intensity, maintenance practices, and economic conditions affect asset depreciation rates.
Q: Can this metric predict industry trends?
A: Provides insights into corporate investment patterns and potential sector economic health.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: Transportation Equipment (QFR218TRAUSNO), retrieved from FRED.