Discontinued — last reported Q4 '17
Consolidation · CapEx
Operating Segments — CapEx
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2017Feb 28, 2018
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates aggressive capacity expansion or significant maintenance, while lower spending may suggest capital discipline or a focus on cash preservation.
Detailed definition
Measures the cash outflows dedicated to capital expenditures for tangible assets, such as mining infrastructure, refinin...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across the mining and chemical industries as a measure of capital intensity and growth investment.
Metric ID:
alb_segment_operating_segments_payments_to_acquire_property_plant_and_equipmentSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — capex mean?
- Cash spent on purchasing or building physical assets like factories and equipment.