Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Primary Metals: Net Property, Plant, and Equipment
QFR219PRIUSNO • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
122,658.00
Year-over-Year Change
27.41%
Date Range
10/1/2000 - 4/1/2025
Summary
This trend tracks the net property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) value for U.S. primary metals corporations, providing insight into industrial capital investment and infrastructure development. The metric is crucial for understanding manufacturing sector capital expenditure and long-term economic capacity.
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
The PP&E metric represents the total value of physical assets owned by primary metals corporations after accounting for depreciation, reflecting their productive capacity and capital investment strategies. Economists use this indicator to assess industrial sector health, investment trends, and potential future economic output.
Methodology
Data is collected through quarterly financial reports submitted by U.S. corporations in the primary metals sector, aggregated and standardized by federal economic reporting agencies.
Historical Context
This trend is used by policymakers, investors, and economic analysts to evaluate industrial sector investment, manufacturing capacity, and potential economic growth indicators.
Key Facts
- Represents net value of physical assets in primary metals sector
- Indicates corporate investment in long-term productive capacity
- Reflects potential future manufacturing output and economic potential
FAQs
Q: What does net PP&E indicate about a corporation's financial health?
A: Net PP&E shows a company's long-term investment in physical assets and potential productive capacity. Higher values typically suggest stronger capital investment and future growth potential.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: The Quarterly Financial Report is typically updated on a quarterly basis, providing current snapshots of corporate asset values in the primary metals sector.
Q: Why are primary metals important in economic analysis?
A: Primary metals are fundamental to manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure development, making their investment trends a key indicator of broader economic activity and potential growth.
Q: How do investors use this data?
A: Investors analyze this trend to assess the financial health, investment strategies, and potential future performance of corporations in the primary metals sector.
Q: What are the limitations of this metric?
A: The metric only captures net asset value and does not directly show asset quality, technological advancement, or immediate profitability of those investments.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly Financial Report: U.S. Corporations: Primary Metals: Net Property, Plant, and Equipment [QFR219PRIUSNO], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025