Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

Business Segments · D&A

Cloud And Cognitive Software — D&A

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2020Feb 23, 2021
Rolls up toD&A

How to read this metric

Increasing values often reflect a growing base of depreciable assets or recent large-scale acquisitions, while decreasing values may signal aging infrastructure or reduced investment.

Detailed definition

This metric measures the non-cash expense allocated to the Cloud and Cognitive Software segment related to the systemati...

Peer comparison

Similar to depreciation and amortization charges reported by other software-heavy technology firms.

Metric ID: ibm_segment_cloud_and_cognitive_software_depreciation_depletion_and_amortization

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does cloud and cognitive software — d&a mean?
The non-cash expense representing the wear and tear or expiration of assets within the Cloud and Cognitive Software segment.