Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20
Business Segments · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Upstream — Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ3 2020
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
An increase may indicate higher capital investment in new assets or a faster depletion rate of existing reserves, while a decrease may suggest lower capital intensity or a change in reserve valuation estimates.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash expense allocated to the upstream exploration and production segment to account for...
Peer comparison
Peers in the exploration and production sector typically report this as a significant portion of operating expenses, often correlated with the scale of proved reserves and recent capital expenditure levels.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does upstream — depreciation, depletion and amortization mean?
- The non-cash cost representing the gradual consumption of oil and gas reserves and production equipment over time.