Discontinued — last reported Q4 '18

Consolidation · D&A

Operating Segments — D&A

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2018
Rolls up toD&A

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate significant recent capital investment or a larger asset base, while a decrease could suggest aging assets or reduced capital intensity.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the non-cash expense allocated to the wear and tear of physical assets and the systematic write-o...

Peer comparison

Standard across industrial and distribution firms; peers typically report this as part of segment-level EBITDA reconciliations.

Metric ID: gww_segment_operating_segments_depreciation_depletion_and_amortization

Frequently Asked Questions

What does operating segments — d&a mean?
The total non-cash expense for the aging of physical and intangible assets used in operations.