Discontinued — last reported Q3 '22
Business Segments · D&A
Global Business Services — D&A
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ3 2022
Rolls up toD&A
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher capital intensity or recent asset investments, while a decrease may indicate aging assets or reduced capital spending.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the non-cash expense allocated to the Global Business Services segment for the systematic reducti...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as Depreciation and Amortization in segment notes for IT services and consulting firms.
Metric ID:
ibm_segment_global_business_services_depreciation_depletion_and_amortizationSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does global business services — d&a mean?
- The non-cash expense representing the wear and tear or expiration of assets used by the Global Business Services segment.