Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · CapEx
Operating Segments — CapEx
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2018
How to read this metric
An increase signals significant investment in future capacity, while a decrease may indicate a focus on cash preservation or completed infrastructure cycles.
Detailed definition
This metric tracks the cash outflows dedicated to purchasing or constructing long-term physical assets, such as data cen...
Peer comparison
Equivalent to Capital Expenditures (CapEx) reported in the cash flow statements of peer technology companies.
Metric ID:
goog_segment_operating_segments_payments_to_acquire_property_plant_and_equipmentSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — capex mean?
- The cash spent by a business segment to acquire or build long-term physical assets.