Depreciation, Amortization and Impairment

Operating

Tesla, Inc. Depreciation, Amortization and Impairment increased by 13.4% to $1.63B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 20.5%, from $1.35B to $1.63B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Depreciation, Amortization and Impairment shows an upward trend with a 22.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

Higher values often follow periods of heavy capital expenditure, while impairments may signal that past investments are no longer worth their book value.

Detailed definition

A non-cash expense that accounts for the gradual wear and tear of physical assets, the expiration of intangible assets,...

Peer comparison

High in manufacturing and automotive sectors due to heavy machinery and factory investments.

Metric ID: cf_tsla_depreciation_amortization_and_impairment

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$681.00M$761.00M$848.00M$880.00M$922.00M$956.00M$989.00M$1.05B$1.15B$1.24B$1.23B$1.25B$1.28B$1.35B$1.50B$1.45B$1.43B$1.63B
QoQ Change+11.7%+11.4%+3.8%+4.8%+3.7%+3.5%+5.8%+10.3%+7.0%-0.2%+1.1%+2.6%+5.5%+11.0%-3.3%-1.0%+13.4%
YoY Change+35.4%+25.6%+16.6%+18.9%+25.2%+29.2%+24.6%+19.1%+10.7%+9.1%+21.4%+16.1%+12.1%+20.5%
Range$681.00M$1.63B
CAGR+22.7%
Avg YoY Growth+20.3%
Median YoY Growth+19.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tesla, Inc.'s depreciation, amortization and impairment?
Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) reported depreciation, amortization and impairment of $1.63B in Q3 2025.
How has Tesla, Inc.'s depreciation, amortization and impairment changed year-over-year?
Tesla, Inc.'s depreciation, amortization and impairment increased by 20.5% year-over-year, from $1.35B to $1.63B.
What is the long-term trend for Tesla, Inc.'s depreciation, amortization and impairment?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Tesla, Inc.'s depreciation, amortization and impairment has grown at a 22.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.91B to $5.37B.
What does depreciation, amortization and impairment mean?
The accounting cost of using up equipment, buildings, and software over time.

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