Discontinued — last reported Q3 '18
Geographic · CapEx
Americas — CapEx
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2017
Last reportedQ3 2018
How to read this metric
An increase typically signals aggressive capacity expansion or facility upgrades to meet growing demand, while a decrease may indicate a shift toward maintenance-only spending or a slowdown in regional capital deployment.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the cash outflows dedicated to the acquisition, construction, and development of physical infrast...
Peer comparison
Comparable to capital expenditure (CapEx) figures reported by other global data center operators or telecommunications infrastructure providers, often analyzed as a percentage of regional revenue to assess capital efficiency.
Metric ID:
eqix_segment_americas_payments_to_acquire_property_plant_and_equipmentSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does americas — capex mean?
- The total cash spent on building or upgrading physical data center infrastructure in the Americas region.