Consolidation · D&A
Operating Segments — D&A
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
Higher values often indicate a larger or aging asset base requiring significant capital investment, whereas lower values may suggest newer assets or a less capital-intensive business model.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the non-cash expense allocated to a specific business segment, representing the systematic allocati...
Peer comparison
Standard across industrial peers; comparable to segment-level D&A reported by companies with significant manufacturing footprints.
Metric ID:
gd_segment_operating_segments_depreciation_and_amortizationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — d&a mean?
- The non-cash cost of wearing out or using up assets within a specific business unit.